of Fort Smith, AR
September 21, 1929 - November 15, 2016
Mary (Houser) Dobbins, 87 of Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Scranton passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Van Buren. She was born on September 21, 1929 in Porum, Oklahoma to her parents William Frank and Mattie (Cain) Houser. She retired from Wortz Biscuit Company and worked as a CNA for Sparks Hospital after her retirement. Mary was a member of Northside United Pentecostal Church in Fort Smith. A defender of the Apostolic faith and student of the Bible, she taught Sunday school and lead the Woman's Prayer group. Mary wrote and published poems, loved to play the piano for others, oil paint, garden and cook. Always willing to help others in need, she will be missed by many.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Frank and Mattie (Cain) Houser; her husband of 55 years, Joseph ''Joe'' Dobbins; two sisters, Reba Spangler and Faye Houser and one brother, Horace Raymond Houser.
She is survived by her two sons, Dennis Dobbins and wife Sharilyn of Fort Smith and Kenneth Dobbins and wife Connie of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; one brother, Dee Houser of Utah; six grandchildren, Alyssa Dobbins, Dennis Dobbins, Duane Dobbins, Aaron Dobbins, Garen Dobbins and Carrie Hall and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Northside United Pentecostal Church in Fort Smith.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Northside United Pentecostal Church in Fort Smith officiated by Bro. Tim Sullivan and Bro. Ron Patrick. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. at McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/paris
Pallbearers will be Dennis Dobbins, Duane Dobbins, Aaron Dobbins, Garen Dobbins, Daniel Watson and Brent Houser.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Northside United Pentecostal Church Vision project building fund 3700 Kelley Hwy Fort Smith, AR 72904 or at northsideupc.com
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2 Condolence(s)
Terry Houser
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Dennis & Kennith, I' sorry to here about Mary passing, but it has to happen some day to all of us. I talked some more with my dad and there is no way he could make the trip. After you called, and my dad's blood test we were going back to dad's, we were talking. He was sadden and several times he said " I am the last of the family". He also said she was such a ball of energy and reminded him of his mom, always hurrying around. Mary was so kind to everyone. I can remember her taking us to a bakery one time and a museum that I liked a lot. Our thoughts are with you. Terry Houser
Scott Smith
Friday, November 18, 2016
Mary was a kind and sincere lady and always was more interested in others than herself. She had a sweet and loving personality. I remember that she was this same gentle person every time I was with her. I believe that God found favor in Mary and she is His own. No question of her home now.
My best to the entire family as we all celebrate Mary's life.
Your friend,
Scott Smith