of Little Rock, AR
June 30, 1941 - March 17, 2025
Ernestine ''Ernie'' Vines was born in Little Rock on June 30, 1941 on an island now known as Two Rivers Park. At the young age of 5, she developed Polio. With her ferocity and determination for life, she went on to become an All-State basketball player.
Ernie and James met on a blind date - married in December of 1960 - and shared over 64 years together. They had 4 sons; Mike (Teresa), Doug, Jim (Miranda) and Jimmy (Sherry). They were blessed with 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Later, Ernie and James gathered the community with the Pinnacle Valley Dairy Bar, which was special for Ernie because she loved her community and was loved in return.
She enjoyed partaking in community festivities including Halloween and Christmas hayrides and the well-known yearly fireworks display. The famous Ernie Burger was a staple within the community.
The Vines home has always been a place of comfort, support and love for family and community at any time. Ernie touched the lives of so many with her gracious and loving personality. She is and will always be truly missed.
Ernie is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Harrod Sullivan and William Ernest Sullivan; her sister, Mary Boyles and a grandson, Charlie Roller.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas. Funeral will be 1:30pm Friday, March 21, 2025 in the Chapel of Roller-Chenal, with burial to follow at Spring Valley Cemetery.
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6 Condolence(s)
Phyllis
Saturday, March 22, 2025
I am very sorry to hear of Earnestine’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her whenever we eoild happen to run into each other. My prayers are with the family .
Shelly Wilkins
Friday, March 21, 2025
May you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared of Ms. Ernestine. She was a true light to many in the Maumelle community. Her wit, laughter and generosity will never be forgotten. She was truly loved. Praying for the family.
Renea Harrod
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Please accept our heart felt sorrow for your loss. Ernestine was a kind and wonderful cousin to Lee and all of the Harrod family. She will be missed.
Jeff Vines
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ernie. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of you, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
Jeff & Tonya Vines
Joyce Booth
Thursday, March 20, 2025
So many wonderful memories of Ernestine, she was a good friend and made a mean ernie burger!
Ricky Finkbeiner
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Go with God Ernestine . We will miss you
Ricky and Kathy Finkbeiner