of Little Rock, AR
February 25, 1935 - October 3, 2015
Lessie Mae Smith Whitworth, 80, was born February 25, 1935, in Gurdon, Arkansas and passed away October 3, 2015.
Lessie was a charter member of the First Church of God, and is a present member of Community Park Church in Bryant, Arkansas. Lessie loved the Lord and all her family and loved traveling with family and friends .One of her trips was to see a Lighthouse, which led to her huge collection of lighthouses. She also enjoyed many vacations camping on Lake Greeson with family.
Lessie retired from AT&T, was a lifelong member of IBEW Local #295. She was instrumental in starting United Garment Workers Union while employed at Tuff-Nut in the 50's and 60's.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Eddie J. Whitworth, her father, Henry Smith and brother, Buddy Smith.
Survivors are her mother, Ruby Griffin Smith; sons, Terry Whitworth and wife Debbie of Morrilton, Tim Whitworth and wife Becky of Gurdon; grandchildren, Terra Whitworth, Jennifer Jordan (Brett), Rebekah Williamson (Stefan), Trey Whitworth, Reece Whitworth, Marcus, Krantz, Nicklas Krantz, Shelby Krantz; ; brothers, Doug Smith, Randy Smith; sisters, Betty Jones, Barbara Meyers, Vicky Beard; many nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to the Arkansas Arthritis Foundation, 10 Corporate Hill Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.
Funeral service will be 10 A.M., Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Chapel. Visitation on Tuesday, October 6 from 6-8 P.M., at the funeral home.
Interment will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Alexander, Ar.
Words can not express the sense of loss that I feel with the death of my friend Lessie Mae, we traveled over much of the US and looked for lighthouses wherever they might be along the coast. She was a trusted and loved friend by all of us who knew her and her little quirks, like loving chocolate, gifts that surprised, flowers, and just laughter -I can still hear her exclaim "Well! I know you got that right!
Annette Rickard
To Tim and all of his family, may GOD bless you in this difficult time. Your Friends, Scott L. Hucks & Florence E. Hucks
I want to send my deepest condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Lessie and also being able to call her my friend. Now there will be no more pain. May you rest in peace dear friend.
To Tim and all of Lessie's other children and grandchildren, brother's and sister's and most of all her sweet Momma, Ms Ruby: you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you during this sad sad time.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My family is praying for your family. We love you all.
To her children
You are all in my daily prayers
I do know that Heaven gained a special Angel in your Mom & she will still live in the hearts & memories of each you. May God Bless & comfort each of you in the days ahead. Amen
My dear, sweet, aunt! I have so many fond memories of her. I will always treasure the good times we had together at Lake Greeson over the years. She will definitely live on in my heart. I smile when I picture her having such a joyous family reunion in Heaven, and knowing there is no more pain for her because she is in the company of Jesus himself!
We thought the world of Lessie and were so very blessed to be a part of her church family for many years. Lessie was a servant that loved the Lord, her family and life itself. Our prayers are with her special family. May the Lord continue to bless and love her boys, siblings, grandchildren and her sweet mom that she loved so much.
To the family,
Sorry for your lose.May your fond
memories comfort your heart.sending our prayers & thoughts
James B. & Ann Jones
I am so sorry for your loss,praying for family.
Terry, so sorry to hear about your Mom, looking at her picture no doubt you are her son, I can see a lot of you in her. You and the family are in my Prayers, your Mom was a special lady from all the stories you have shared, Heaven certainly has a great addition with her. Thinking about you buddy!
Hunter
My prays are sent to the family. My God help you through your sorrow.
My Dear Cousin that I haven't seen in year,s Our Father called you home, rest in his loving arms until we meet again. Love cousin Don and Family.â¤ï¸
Lessie was an awesome sister. Always loving , always sincere in wanting to know how you were doing , and had such a sense of humor..You will be much missed my sister. I love you very much ..
My heart goes out to the entire family. I had the honor of knowing her for a short time. She was a lovely, wonderful, special and caring woman. She will be missed.
Terry, we're sorry about your mom. Renee' and I will be praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers! Pain she feels no more. Love y'all! Kat
I had the privilege to have met Lessie and the one thing I noticed was her love for her family, her kind loving sweet spirit and her love for our Lord Jesus Christ and Savior!
I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss along with my thoughts and prayers to all the family now and the days ahead.
What a joy to be around my oldest sister!
She was full of laughter and love, didn't try to be funny ,but, she could be hilarious!
I will always remember her sweet smile and loving spirit....We love you!