Dorris Dew

of Osceola, AR

October 27, 1928 - March 30, 2025

Dorris Dew, 96, of Osceola, AR, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1928, in Portageville, MO, to Ralph and Bessie Williamson. Dorris was a retired teacher and librarian for Luxora and Rivercrest Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid reader and book lover, so much so that she opened the first Mississippi County Public Library in Luxora. Dorris also found joy in painting and bird watching. She is survived by her daughter: Donna Poynor (James Boreson); grandchildren: Allison (Les) Myrick, Sara (David) Lawson, Daniel (Crystal) Dew; great-grandchildren: Drake Day (Jealynn Cates), Porter, Preston, Peyton and Presley Myrick, Hunter and Austin Lawson, Jay and Jacob Dew, and daughter-in-law: Gina Dew. Dorris is preceded in death by her husband, James Dew; her son, James Dew Jr.; and her parents. A visitation will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow. To leave a fond memory, please visit our online guest book at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. US Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
4/3/2025 at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Service
Funeral Service
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. US Hwy 61
Osceola,  AR 72370
4/3/2025 at 2:00 PM

Cemetery/Interment
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 S. US Hwy 61
Osceola, AR 72370

Memorial Contributions
Osceola Animal Shelter
2501 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
Mississippi County Public Library
320 W Hale Ave
Osceola, AR 72370


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com