of Harrisburg, AR
November 30, 1940 - December 2, 2024
Doris Lanell King, 84, of Harrisburg, AR, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born November 30, 1940, in Tupelo, MS, to Lucian and Lilla Mae (Beard) Witt. Lanell and her husband Charles were the owners of King Trucking and was of the Baptist belief. She loved gardening, her flowers, and watching her hummingbirds.
Lanell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 38 years, Charles King; a son, Charles Edward ''Eddy'' King, Jr., and three brothers, Jack Tackett, Billy Witt and O'Neal Witt.
Lanell leaves behind her daughter, Penny (Steve) Newberry; four grandchildren, Matt (LeeAnn) King, Brandon (Misty) King, Todd (Mindy) McCommon, Jeremy (Christie) McCommon and Jakeb (Amber) Newberry; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; a brother, Ricky (Judy) Witt; two sisters, Kathryn Cole and Linda Witt; and special friends, Tracy and Marsha Morris.
Graveside services will begin at 1 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Harrisburg Memorial Park in Harrisburg, AR, with Bro. Glen Hurst officiating.
Tracy Morris, Timmy Cole, Scott Cole, Jeremey Blansett, Jay Ryan Woods and Garrett Woods will serve as pallbearers. Lanell's grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
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18 Condolence(s)
Tara Bryant bowman
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
I'll miss u lanell tell Charles I wish I got to meet him and his dad love u
Mary Jo Jones
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Penny I have beautiful memories of your mother and family. We stayed close friends even after we moved. I’m going to miss our calls. Love to you all
Martha Tackett Moore
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
My heart is heavy with sorrow for Penny and all the family. Condolences and Prayers
Dorothy Knox
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hugs and Prayers to our Arkansas family on Lanell’s passing. It was a blessing when we found our extended family. Happy memories forever. Tim and Dot Knox
Autumn Mooney
Monday, December 2, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to all of the family. She held a very special place in Matthews heart and is the reason we eat chocolate gravy & biscuits on occasions. She was always so sweet and kind to everyone she encountered.
Charles Cantrell
Monday, December 2, 2024
Payers for you and the family
Kristy Barnhill
Monday, December 2, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Sharon Hopkins
Monday, December 2, 2024
Penny, Matt and LeAnn, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the difficult days ahead.
Doris Wall
Monday, December 2, 2024
So sorry to hear this Penny. Prayers for all. Love you!
Rena’ Turner
Monday, December 2, 2024
Penny and family- My family sends love, prayers and hugs to you all. Nell has always been like family as are you all!
Linda carwell
Monday, December 2, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Lanelle passing Barry and I thought much of both of them.To Brandon and Matt I am sad for y’all u know I love you both Mrs Linda
Susan Harris
Monday, December 2, 2024
I’m so Sorry sending lots of Prayer she was a very sweet Lady
Brenda Enfinger
Monday, December 2, 2024
Sending our love to our Arkansas Family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. We Loved Aunt Nell and remembering all the good times with her and wishing her Rest and Peace now. Brenda & Addis and all your Florida Family
Sherry Russell
Monday, December 2, 2024
Penny I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers.
Hulets Dean&Linda
Monday, December 2, 2024
Are thoughts and prayers are with you all she was a buitful lady will be missed
Henrietta Qualls
Monday, December 2, 2024
Your family is is our prayers.
Tracy & Marsha Morris
Monday, December 2, 2024
Jeannie Mills
Monday, December 2, 2024
Sending lots of thoughts prayers and hugs for all of y’all. She was a sweet lady with a heart of gold. She always had a smile and a kind word. Enjoyed being around her and have lots of memories from the horse shows with y’all