Mary Nell McVey

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 E Race Avenue
Searcy, AR  72143
Thursday, April 7, 2016
1 PM - 2 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel
411 E. Race Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Thursday, April 7, 2016
2 PM
Cemetery
White County Memorial Gardens
3306 E. Park Ave.
Searcy, AR  72143
Mary Nell McVey

of Searcy, AR

March 6, 1936 - April 5, 2016

Mary Nell Burkhart McVey was the baby girl of seven born to Fines and Blanche (Morgan) Burkhart on March 6, 1936 in Center Hill, Arkansas. On the morning of April 5, 2016, while she slept peacefully, Mary Nell joined her Lord, Jesus Christ in heaven.

Mary was only three years old when her mother died. Reared by her father and two older sisters, Lucille and Freda, she grew up to be a woman of warmth, compassion and integrity.

Married in 1955, Mary worked as a legal secretary in Searcy for several years and then chose to be a stay-at-home mom to her three children. Mary Nell and her late husband, George McVey, made their home in Des Arc, Arkansas in 1967 and together built their family business, McVey Logging Company serving as partner, parts runner and office manager.

Earlier in life, she enjoyed organizing her family's Burkhart-Morgan family reunions, being the family historian of all photos, documents and letters, and was care-giver to her father, mother-in-law and family friends, Eldon & Lula Grady. She read at least three books at a time, and spent every moment she could with a family member or friend. She entertained easily with quiet southern grace.

She made a profession of faith and was baptized in Searcy while attending West Race Baptist Church and was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church and the Golden Circle Sunday school class in Des Arc.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her siblings, and a great-grandson Edan Wilkinson.

She is survived by her two sons, Mike (Blenda) McVey of Beebe; Alan (Molly) McVey of Little Rock; one daughter, Renee (Billy) Haire of Des Arc; adored niece Diane (Gary) Crawford of Searcy; grandchildren Katie (Josh) Potter, Julie (Jon) Musser, Drew McVey and Adam (Brittany) Wilkinson; great-grandchildren Lily, Alice, Samuel and Maggie Potter and Gracie Hale Wilkinson; a brother-in-law Franklin (Gloria) McVey of Saratoga, Wyoming, and a host of nieces, nephews, family & friends who she loved and cherished.

Visitation will be at 1:00 pm with the service to follow at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, Searcy with her Pastor Melvin York officiating. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy.

Pallbearers are Drew McVey, Adam Wilkinson, Josh Potter, Larry McVey, Richie Martin, and Marty Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Mother's Day Out Ministry, P.O. Box 578, Des Arc, Arkansas 72040.

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Gloria and Franklin
Saratoga, WY
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

So sorry. Wished we were able to make it back there, but we are both unable to make trips anymore. Prayers for all

Karen P. Burkett
Vidor, TX
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Carol shared with me of your loss and we are so apologetic that we are unable to attend. We love all of you very much and our hearts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come as you have lost someone so very special.

Annette Trammell
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Alan,
I pray that God gives you and your family peace and comfort during this time of loss. I am sure your mother is in good hands.

My prayers are with you.

Annette Bearfield Trammell

Rick and Audrey Dunn
Beebe, AR
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Mike, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We both understand the feeling of losing a mother or father, since Rick and I have both put our parents to rest in God's hands. Praying for peace for you and comfort in the coming days and months. Rick and Audrey

Malinda
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Thursday, April 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss and may God's comforting arms be around your family at this time.

Charles Mcvey
Saratoga,
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Many memories I have and will alway cherish of Aunt Mary and Uncle George and the rest of the family as I was growing up, I will always miss them

Carol Burkhart
Vidor, TX
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about Mary Nell yesterday but know that she is in no more pain and having a grand celebration in Heaven with all of the rest of her family that have gone on before her. She welcomed me as part of the family when Jadelle and I were married. She will always have a special place in my heart. I love all of you and am so sorry that I will not be able to come on Thursday. But you will remain in my thoughts and prayers as you face life without Mary Nell. Lots of hugs and prayers, Carol

Dia Leiser
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016

With deepest sympathy, I pray that the love of God enfolds you through this journey. May you find strength in the love of family and friends, during this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Dia Leiser