Ama Jean Hoffman

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St Joseph Catholic Church
Conway, AR  
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
6:30PM to 8:00PM
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Mass of Christian Burial
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Conway, AR  
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
11:00AM
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St Joseph Mausoleum
Conway, AR  
I served in the Navy.

Ama Jean HoffmanI am a Veteran.

of Conway, AR

January 4, 1933 - September 18, 2024

Ama Jean Hoffman, age 91, of Conway passed away September 18, 2024. Ama Jean was born January 4, 1933 in Naylor, Arkansas to the late Virgil and Virgie (Arnett) Williams.

Ama Jean graduated from Batesville High School in 1951. She entered the United States Navy for three years. She was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia where she met her beloved husband John Hoffman. After she and her husband moved to New York, she became a secretary for the Suffern School District. She helped to organize and manage Suffern Central's Continuing Education Department for many years.

In her later years, Ama Jean and her husband moved back to Arkansas to retire. She became an active member of St. Joseph's Church. She was a strong supporter of the St. Joseph Bazaar and St. Joseph Schools.

Preceding her in death are her parents and two brothers, Virgil ''Chick'' Williams, Jr. and Bobby Ray ''Cotton'' Williams.

Survivors include her son, John Hoffman Jr. (Debbie) of Incline Village, Nevada; daughter, Lisa Adams (Doug) of Vilonia, Arkansas and daughter, Susan Lawrence of Vilonia, Arkansas. Grandchildren include granddaughters, Laurel Hoffman-Mazzoni (Emanuele) of Austin, Texas; Brigitte Hoffman of Manhattan Beach, California; Abby Adams of Suffern, New York; Ryan Lawrence of Conway, Arkansas and Julia Lawrence-Cumnock (Jeff) of Conway, Arkansas. Ama Jean had two great grandchildren, Ayden and Addyson, who were the loves of her life. Ama Jean's life was a testimony of love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her faith.

A visitation/rosary will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00 with Fr. Daniel Wendel as celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph's Mausoleum under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway.

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Kathi Sweere
Conway, AR
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Sunday, September 29, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joe Hajost
Little Elm, TX
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

To Jean Hoffman; aka #1, a beacon of light whose warmth, kindness, patience, humor and nurturing illuminated the lives of all who knew you.

Your passion for life, unwavering spirit, and commitment to family will forever be cherished.

Though you’re no longer with us, your memory will live on in the hearts of those you touched.

May you find eternal peace and happiness reunited w Big John.

Prayers and deepest sympathies to the extended Hoffman family.

Larry and Kathlyn Arnett
Vilonia, AR
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Monday, September 23, 2024

Our prayers are with your family. So very sorry -

Mac and Kathryn MacNeil
Florence, AL
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Monday, September 23, 2024

Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. Lovely tribute to a remarkable lady.

Toni Bugg
Conway, AR
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Monday, September 23, 2024

Condolences to you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss,

Cindy and Dempsey Solomon
Littleton, CO
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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Our heartfelt condolences to the Hoffman family! Prayers for healing and comfort during this time of loss!!

Rhonda Pearce
Conway, AR
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Friday, September 20, 2024

Dear Susan, Lisa and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Your mom was always such a beautiful woman and always so kind every time I saw her. May the Lord comfort you all with your precious memories of such a special lady.
Love and prayers,
Rhonda Pearce

Virginia Hoffman
Saratoga, CA
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Friday, September 20, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of our dear Ama Jean. Forever in my heart a loving memory.

Elton/Sharon Robertson
Conway, AR
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Friday, September 20, 2024

So very sorry to hear of Jean's passing. Sending our deepest sympathy. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.