of Paris, AR
December 13, 1937 - December 3, 2013
Orene Marie Gattis, 75 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on December 13, 1937 in Paris to her parents, Horace and Lillian (Cooksey) Rice. She was a retired Certified Nurse's Assistant and of the Assembly of God Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Lillian Rice; husband, James Paul Gattis and two sisters, Velda Cooley and Sandy Rice.
She is survived by three daughters, Melissa Gattis of Paris, Marilyn Rietman of Paris and Marla Cruz of Paris; two sisters, Freeda Brown of Paris and Elsie Hanan of Russellville; one brother, Jerald Rice of Paris and four grandchildren.
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Baxley Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mom. We pray that God will strengthen and sustain you in the days to come. Tim and Angela Beers
Melissa, Marilyn n Marla i am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sweet mom. She was such a friend and kind lady i am glad that i got the chance to meet her and see her joy and love for all of you girls and her husband. Losing a loved one never is easy and i know your hearts have to be breaking remember we your friends and family are praying for you and say that this to will ease over time. God be with you love
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Gwen Pierce and I were her really good friends. Loved her very much.
My deepest sympathy to Orene's family. She was a good friend growing up, and we had many happy times with all the girls in the church. I have only fond memories of this sweet lady.
My deepest sympathy to your family.
I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. Orene was a sweet lady. Heaven is sweeter. My prayers are with you.
My love to the family. Orene was my best friend all through high school, A great one too. May God comfort you and give you courage to hang on to all those great moments you had. Love to all of you.
Marilyn, Marla, Melissa and families, I am so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength and comfort in the days ahead. Even though your mother is not here on earth , she is not gone , she has just been transferred to a better place....such a sweet lady.
To all of Oreen's family: So sorry to hear about the passing of Oreen. She was a fine lady. Sending you our sympathy & prayers.
Freeda and Jera;d So Sorry for your loss
what a nice lady! Our paths crossed many years ago & we have maintained a good relationship, watching you girls grow up. God bless you with His peace and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.