of Little Rock, AR
December 3, 1931 - August 23, 2016
Jean Hotvedt Casey, age 84, of Little Rock, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the daughter of Laurence I. Hotvedt and Gladys Hall-Hotvedt. She was born December 3, 1931 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jean attended public school and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1949. She entered nurses training in 1950 at Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois where she met the love of her life, a young dental student, William L. Casey, Jr. They married January 2, 1952 and moved to Little Rock. They had one son, Laurence W. Casey.
Jean was active in dental auxiliary affairs. She served as president of the Central District Dental Society and president of the Arkansas State Dental Auxiliary. She was also a member of the auxiliary of the American Dental Association. Jean enjoyed golfing, fishing, ceramics, sewing, and traveling. She also enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of multiple bridge groups.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence I Hotvedt; one brother, Charles Hotvedt and her husband, William Lee Casey, Jr. DDS. She is survived by her brother, Arthur Hotvedt (Dorothy); one son, Laurence W. Casey (Deborah); two grandchildren, Page Moore (Robert) and Blake Casey (Jessica); four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family burial will be held at 10:00 A.M, Monday, August 29, 2016 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 29, 2016 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 P.M prior to the service.
The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to the staff at Brookdale Pleasant Hills for their compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, please send your memorial gifts to Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, Arkansas 72212, Arkansas Hospice Foundation, 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 or your favorite charity.
I was so sorry to learn about your mother. Our mothers were good friends through the years of their work in the Dental Auxiliary and your father was sweet enough to visit my dad in Fayetteville when he moved into Hospice several years ago. Their friendship will always be appreciated and your family is in our prayers.
Jean & Bill Casey were dear and cherished friends for many years. Bill helped with some extensive dental work with Scotty for which we will always be grateful. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Casey family.
We were sad to learn of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful person and was a great freind to my mother and our family. Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss but consider the words of our Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ:
John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die.
This is not the end but the beginning of her life - for eternity!
May the beautiful memories we had with Jean Casey be remembered for a lifetime! She was more than my aunt...she was my guardian, adopted mom and friend! She took me under her wings at the young age of 18 yrs old! She taught me grace, poise and elegance. I aspired to be the Southern Lady she was! On August 23, 2016, the adorned gates of Heaven welcomed her with open arms and waiting at the throne were her lovely husband, Bill and my dear father, Charles. Jean's beauty will live on forever!!! God Bless her family at this difficult time.
It was with great sadness that we learned of Jean's passing this morning. On behalf of my family, including Earl and Martha Oliver, their daughters Martha Ann and Marijean (Mike), and their grandchildren, please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for healing during this difficult time. Bill and Jean were very special to our family in innumerable ways.
Doug Voss
Larry I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your lovely mother. She called me about 6 months ago and we had a chance to catch up. I remember your parents fondly and I loved them both. Please knownthatbyounare in my thoughts and prayers and know that I have yet another guardian angel watching over me. Martha Camferdam Baldwin