of Guy, AR
July 28, 1937 - January 20, 2017
Arlene Gaither Rowlett, 79, of Guy, Arkansas, entered her heavenly home on Friday, January 20, 2017. Born July 28, 1937 in Quitman, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Oather and Ellen Debusk Gaither. Arlene was a graduate of Quitman High School. She was a homemaker and had also been employed as a nurse at Conway Regional Hospital. Words cannot describe the love she had for her Savior. Born into a Christian family, Arlene made it her daily goal to share the love of the Lord with all those she met. Even through her illness and the hardest times in life, she never complained. Instead, she focused her attention on the blessings she had been given by God.
Arlene is survived by her husband of 20 years, E.C. Rowlett; one sister, Lois Fowler Smith (Kenneth) of Greenbrier; two brothers, Deon Gaither (Karen) of Little Rock and Ellis Gaither (Barbara) of Greenbrier. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Crafton of Greenbrier; one sister, Dean Kennedy; one brother, Mack Gaither; and one nephew, Tim Gaither.
Although Arlene had no children of her own, she was blessed with several nieces and nephews that thought of her as their second mother. To them she was known as ''Sissy.'' They are Dwayne Kennedy (Carolyn), Paulette Hutchison (Greg), Delane Gaither (Lesa), and Lenett Thrasher (Steve) of Greenbrier; Doug Gaither and Lisa Stacy (Doug) of Quitman; Chad Gaither of Heber Springs; David Gaither (Julie) and Tammy Gaither of Little Rock. Her family also included a stepdaughter Carolyn Henderson (Jerry); three step-grandchildren Brian Henderson (Amy), Shannon Henderson (Traci), and Jayla Ruple (Jeremy); and a host of great nieces, nephews, step-great-grandchildren, and wonderful friends who she loved as family.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Roller McNutt in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Copperas Springs Baptist Church in Guy with Pastor Gary Burdin officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Quitman.
Pallbearers will be great-nephews Blake Gaither, Parker Hutchison, Wayman Gaither, Cody Savoie, Cole Stacy, Hayden Thrasher, Hunter Thrasher, and Zack Gaither.
Even though we only knew Arlene a short time we both agree that she was a lovely woman who will be missed. Our condolences.
Mrs. Arlene was such a sweet lady! I have many memories of her! Prayers for all!
Dwayne, and all of Arlene's family, I am so sorry, We knew each other from age 9. She will be missed and all my prayers go out to you. God's Blessings
God bless and keep the family and friends of Arlene.
Arlene was a beautiful soul inside and out, always smiling and always asking how are you. She and James had the store in Greenbrier and she was always there helping out always with a smile. Our family sends our prayers and love to all of you, she has a healed and whole body, and will be waiting for all the rest of her families. God bless you all with comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
Ms Arlene will be missed. She was always laughing and caring for others, it was a sweet blessing to have known her. Love and prayers to all.
Ms Arlene was truely a wonderful woman. We grew to love her like an adopted mom, and she treated us like family. She was always sweet and kind to everyone, and had a genuine caring heart She will be greatly missed. Praying for the family in these difficult times.