Eileen McCarroll Backus

of Little Rock, AR

April 3, 1945 - March 19, 2025

Eileen Backus (née McCarroll), 79, passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2025. Eileen was born on April 3, 1945 in Memphis, TN to Earl and Helen McCarroll. She was a devoted spouse, sister, parent, grandparent and great-grandparent.

Eileen is survived by her husband of almost 37 years, Dr. Joe Backus; her brother, Mike McCarroll; her children, Jim (Carole) McDonald, Shannon (Chris) Grimmett and Michael (Micah) McDonald; her grandchildren, Heather (Christian) Haskins, Landon Grimmett, Chloe (A.J.) Louden, Lucas McDonald, Keaton Grimmett, Day Matthews, Paxton McDonald, Phoenix McDonald and Penelope McDonald and her great-grandchildren, Hayden Haskins and Amira Louden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen McCarroll and her brother, Earl McCarroll, Jr.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway in Little Rock on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Eileen's honor to Habitat For Humanity.

Service Information
Visitation
Gathering of Family and Friends
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Garden Room
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock,  AR 72211
3/28/2025 at 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
   


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com