of Beebe, AR
October 10, 1935 - May 11, 2016
A. Marie Stocks, 80, of Beebe passed away May 11, 2016. She was born October 10, 1935 in Fitzhugh, Arkansas to the late Herbert Thomas Rawls and Annie (Taylor) Rawls. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, George McKendree and Charles Stocks; brothers, John and Robert Rawls.
Mrs. Stocks was a longtime member of the Beebe Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Beebe Chapter No. 248 Order of the Eastern Star of Arkansas. Marie retired from Roller-Funeral Homes in Little Rock after beginning her career in funeral service at Daniel Funeral Home which later became Roller-Daniel.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Carol Russell (Jerry), April Rawls and Barbara "Bobbie" Rawls; Aunt Ree has a special niece who was there for her, Tina Miller (Mike) and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; step-children, Larry Joe Stocks (Fran), Shirley Oakley (Gerald) and Barbara Ausbrooks (Carmon); step-grandchildren, Neal Stocks (Kim), Diane Skeel (Ben), Brian Oakley (Karla) and Lydia Rogers (Jay); eleven step-grandchildren and five step-great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Beebe Church of Christ in Beebe with Bro. Matt Love officiating. Interment will follow in the Beebe Cemetery in Beebe. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial Donations may be made in Marie's honor to the Beebe Church of Christ, (1906 W Center St. Beebe, AR 72012)
All my sympathy to Marie's family. When I first come to work with Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville, Marie is the one who taught me how to do the reports and all that went along with them. I still use the methods she taught me today. She was such a nice, patient person with me and I will always remember her.
Ms. Marie was a special lady to me. My late husband was her Worthy Patron when she was Worthy Matron at Beebe. Her late husband, Charles Stocks, broke the news to my mother when my husband passed away. Ms. Marie always had a smile and greeted me with affection. She will be missed in our church family and Star family.
Marie and I worked together at Peoples Drug Store (Doss) in the late 1950's. She had that winning smile and sweet spirit even back then. We passed each other on the railroad tracks nearly every Sunday on our way to church, always smiling and waveing. I will miss her, but know we will see each other again
I am saddened to hear of Marie's passing. Please know that you all have my sincerely condolences. Marie and I were associates in working for the Roller Funeral Homes. She was a wonderful, caring person.
Our prayers are with all the family. Aunt Marie will be missed. She always had a smile and a hug when we seen her.
My thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Barbara Ausbrooks is a dear friend of mine.