of Benton, AR
March 7, 1935 - August 13, 2023
Mary Drucilla (Dru) Orlando, 88, of Benton, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
Dru was born in Traskwood, Arkansas to Ollie Moore and Rose Mae Goodson Moore on March 7, 1935. She graduated in 1952 from Glen Rose High School. She worked in various banking positions throughout her career, beginning at Benton State Bank in 1953. She retired from banking in 1989 and worked as a bookkeeper for Jerry Van Dyke's Soda Shop and GEH & Associates before finally retiring at the age of 70. She quickly became bored and wanted to serve others and began as a Volunteer at Saline Hospice and continued in that role even after her health declined. At the time of her death, Dru was their longest serving volunteer. She also held positions with the Benton Business and Professional Women's group for many years. Dru loved designing and printing brochures, newsletters, cards and took pride in preparing these not only for professional organizations, but also for her church family.
Dru is survived by her two daughters, Mickey (Jacky) Miller, Bauxite, AR and Terri (Rick) Morrow, Benton, AR;
Five grandchildren, Shannon (Andy) Calhoun, Scott (Allison) Morrow, Stephanie (Luke) Smith, April (Chris) Sandmann and Staci (Mark) Vinyard; Fourteen great grandchildren, Lexie and Joely Calhoun, Kinley, Sawyer and Jack Morrow, Truett, Griffin, Deacon and Campbell Smith, Ebin, Erin and Emma Sandmann and Hudson and Addie Leonard; One great great granddaughter, Oakley Pruitt. Dru is preceded in death by her parents, siblings and daughter, Sandy Vaughan Colbert.
Funeral services will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 with visitation at 10:00 am and service beginning at 11:00 am with Reverend Rick Morrow officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Bauxite, AR. Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home will be handling the funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to Saline Hospice for the excellent care provided to our loved one, going above and beyond what we could ever imagine. We would also like to thank the residents (friends) at Waverly Heights for their care, concern and help during her time there. Memorials may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice.
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13 Condolence(s)
Vicki Pettus Steele
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Dru's passing. I lost touch with her over the last few years but I just loved her. I am Jean and Les Moore's niece, Audrey Pettus's daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Vicki
Johnny Adams
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Connie Truhett
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
I was a former resident at Waverly with Dru the last couple of years and enjoyed visiting and talking with her many times she was a very sweet friend. I am praying for her family that God gives them all the peace that only he can give.
June Cox
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Wishing the family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dru will be missed. Sweet lady.
June, Waverly Heights Retirement Village Family âœï¸ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Nancy Harmon
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Renee Hill
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
I’m thinking of you during this tough time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Kelsi Frederick
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry, for your loss.
Cheryl Crain Reeves
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Deepest sympathy for you loss ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Mary Deaver
Monday, August 14, 2023
Mickey
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers going up for you and family
Mary Deaver
Monday, August 14, 2023
Mickey
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers going up for you and family
Mike and Karen Morrow
Monday, August 14, 2023
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family in this difficult time ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Shelly Troutman
Monday, August 14, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
LT Scott Todd
Monday, August 14, 2023
Sorry, for your loss and I will be thinking of you.