of Dardanelle, AR
November 18, 1922 - March 16, 2014
Louise Avanell Owens Thomas, 91, of Dardanelle, AR died Sunday, March 16, 2014. She was born on November 18, 1922 in Greenbrier (Republican Community) to the late William and Dessie Owens. Louise was a retired Day Care worker, a charter member of Conway First Assembly of God, and currently a member of the Russellville First Assembly of God Church. She was a friend to everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Ross (Don); three grandchildren, Melody Partridge (David), Brandon Thomas-Weisenfels (Monica), and David Thomas; four great-grandchildren, Jacob Partridge, Autumn, Tiffany, and Brandon Allen Weisenfels; one sister, WillaDean Burroughs (W.H.); sister-in-law, Mary Thomas; daughter-in-law, Beverly Thomas; forever best friend, Barbara Mullican; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Louise is also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Loyd Thomas; one son, Kenneth L. Thomas; one daughter, Glenda E. Thomas; three brothers, Eugene, James D., Major Defoy Owens; and three sisters, Dollie Owens, Trecie McMoran, and Edith Glenn.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:00 am, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR with Pastor's Ronnie Morris and Michael Norberg officiating and burial to follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster, AR. Jimmy Thomas, Danny Thomas, Keith Thomas, Clyde McMoran, Kelly Coble, and Wendell Burroughs will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home from 6-8 pm on Friday evening.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at DNRC, the staff at River Valley Medical Center, and Dr. DeSaint-Felix for the love and care they provided to Mrs. Louise.
Memorial may be made to the Russellville First Assembly of God.
Online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Sign Guestbook
19 Condolence(s)
Debra Mullican
Saturday, March 22, 2014
I did her Termite at one time and I've got to say she was something else!! I really think that she was an angel!! You were so lucky to have such a great person in your life!! God bless you and my prayers are with you!! I'm also Barbara mullicans Daughter in law. They were great Friends!!
Martha S, Miller
Saturday, March 22, 2014
I knew her through Maxine Coble, my cousin. I know that she was a wonderful lady and loved by her family. I saw her at Maxine's Birthday party in Conway in January 2013. I know she'll be missed . I'm sending my condolences to the family and to the friends that she touched during her lifetime.
Denise Taylor
Saturday, March 22, 2014
It was such a pleasure to be one of Mrs. Thomas' nurses during her stay at Dardanelle Nursing Center. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Heaven is sweeter today because of her passing. May God richly bless you all!
Yvonne Johnston
Friday, March 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Louise. I really miss her. She was a wonderful person that thought of everyone else but herself. I know she is where she belongs and is not in pain.
vickey pearce
Friday, March 21, 2014
another beatiful women has enter the kingdom of heaven and know she is with her husband,son,and daughter.And other family that she loves.And building a place for herother daughter and family tha she loves so much.Shes in gods hands, and our prayers.
Our prayers is with the family
love wayne,vickey,wayne, shannon,richard,ladawn victoria and parinda
Judy Fleming Stone
Friday, March 21, 2014
Judy, so sorry to learn of the passing of your Mother. She was a very wonderful person.
Paul and Pam Nordin
Friday, March 21, 2014
Don and Judy and family, we are so very sorry for your loss, and are praying for all of you for peace and comfort during this time. May God richly bless each of you. We love you.
Sue Glover
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Judy I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a beautiful person and I am glad I knew her. May God comfort you in a very special way in the weeks to come.
Leah Richardson
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Well Avanell,
You have no more excuses of why you do not use your cane because you have been made new!!!!! You will be missed by many. We love you and will see you again, soon and very soon.
Leah, Michael and Brady
Brenda McClain
Thursday, March 20, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Thomas was a very special lady and good friend. Her smile and kind words meant a lot to everyone that she meet. She will truly be missed by all.
Jerry & Helen Massey
Thursday, March 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kevin & Annette Massey
Thursday, March 20, 2014
We are sorry for your loss. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you. She was a very nice lady and friend.
Pastor Randy Long
Thursday, March 20, 2014
It was our honor to have Mrs. Thomas work with us at Harlan Park Assembly of God Day Care. She was the favorite of so many children that she prepared meals for every day. Incredible lady with such a kind and caring heart. Our lives have been greatly blessed by her spirit of love.
BOBBIE AND KENNETH BOLING
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Aunt Avanell we will Miss you so much you were like a Mother to me. I love you dearly.
Don Ross
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Dear mom:
You were the best mother-in-law a man could ever have. When I heard others make jokes about their mother-in-law, I knew I was blessed! In fact, you were my second mother. You treated me equal to your own son. I am truly blessed for having been a part of your family! I love you!
Reba Owens
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Aunt Avanell, I love you dearly! You have been one of the most important persons in my life even though you did not know it. I watched you conduct your life in a manner that anyone would be proud of. Your faith in God and commitment to family has always been most impressive. We will miss you but we can smile and be happy for you because we know where you are: you are at last with your husband, uncle Buddy. CONGRADULATIONS!!!
Judy I'm here for you ! Prais God she's in Heaven!!!!
Suella Bratton
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Mrs. Thomas was a second mother to me. I stayed in her home in Conway during the summer of 1972 to start my Master's Degree classes at UCA. She was one of the most kind-hearted, sweet Christian ladies that I have known. I always looked forward to seeing her at our Ross Christmas gatherings with Don and Judy. Harmon and I are saddened at her passing to Heaven, but we know the angels welcomed her home.
Lester & marilyn Mashburn
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
We miss you Granny Thomas
Melody, Jacob & David Partridge
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Our sweet Gramsy-Great,
We know your beautiful smile is lighting all of heaven! Rest peacefully in God's arms. We love you & we miss you, every minute of every day.