of Benton, AR
October 5, 1951 - December 15, 2024
A 32-year valiant battle with cancer came to an end with the passing of Michele Anne Owens while visiting family in Cedar Grove, Tennessee. Michele Anne Guthrie was born on October 5, 1951 in Rome, New York. She grew up in a military family and was privileged to have lived in Japan, Germany, and Panama as well as various locations in the United States.
Michele's family moved to Arkansas in the 1970's due to their love of the Ouachita Mountains and Lake. She lived in the Little Rock area and was a resident of Bryant and Benton for the last 25 years.
Michele was an avid golfer and exceptional softball player for many years.
Despite battling several forms of cancer, she completed a thirty year career with the State of Arkansas and formed many lasting relationships there. Her last position was Financial Support Supervisor at the Arkansas State Hospital and she retired in 2017.
She is survived by husband Bruce Owens of Benton, a daughter, Heidi Moore (Marty) of Cedar Grove, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Sam Schroeder (Tae) of Little Rock and Cole Sory of Bryant; a step-daughter, Jeri Owens Sory (Dusty) of Bryant; three brothers, Tim Guthrie (Sandy) of Roland, Andy Guthrie of Sherwood and A.J. Guthrie of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Special friends who provided hope and encouragement during her battle with cancer include Rev. Jeff Langley and his wife, Vicky; Lynn Pumphrey, Cindy Wright, Judy Sipes Smith, Margie Stevens and Melissa and Derick Hilton.
The family would like to thank the efforts of Dr. Marrianne Harrington and staff at CARTI, the nurses and employees of Arkansas Hospice and Hospice of West Tennessee.
A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd, Benton, AR 72015 with Bro. Jeff Langley officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 1:00PM until service time at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton.
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Becky Wright
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Michele was a beautiful person and wonderful friend. My prayers go out to her family and friends who are missing her.
Josh McDougal
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Mrs. Michele's Family, my prayers are with you all in this difficult time, I worked at the Arkansas State Hospital with Mrs. Michele and I don't recall ever seeing her without a smile. She was a wonderful lady. She will be missed.
Lynn Pumphrey
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A kinder, sweeter, smart friend you could ever find. She said in the beginning that she was a fighter and she was until the end. I love and miss you, girlfriend