of Osceola, AR
October 27, 1928 - March 30, 2025
Dorris Dew, 96, of Osceola, AR, passed away on March 30, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1928, in Portageville, MO, to Ralph and Bessie Williamson. Dorris was a retired teacher and librarian for Luxora and Rivercrest Schools. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid reader and book lover, so much so that she opened the first Mississippi County Public Library in Luxora. Dorris also found joy in painting and bird watching. She is survived by her daughter: Donna Poynor (James Boreson); grandchildren: Allison (Les) Myrick, Sara (David) Lawson, Daniel (Crystal) Dew; great-grandchildren: Drake Day (Jealynn Cates), Porter, Preston, Peyton and Presley Myrick, Hunter and Austin Lawson, Jay and Jacob Dew, and daughter-in-law: Gina Dew. Dorris is preceded in death by her husband, James Dew; her son, James Dew Jr.; and her parents. A visitation will be held at Roller-Swift Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow. To leave a fond memory, please visit our online guest book at www.RollerFuneralHomes.com.
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14 Condolence(s)
Barbara (Raper) Wright
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
So sorry to hear this! Donna, always felt as if you were part of our extended family growing up in Luxora and Osceola. Many precious memories growing up in the Luxora Baptist Church and Luxora Schools.
Mother always looked forward to seeing you and your Mom every Friday at the beauty shop. You were always so good and faithful to take care of your Mom. Now your precious Mother is in heaven with her family and friends. “Well done thy good and faithful servant.”
Gwen Day Sellars
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Only sweet memories of this previous lady. To Drake, Allison, Donna..I know you will miss her stories, her smiles, her beautiful face. She blessed us all with her presence. I love you and if I could I'd hold you tight and we both would cry.
Brenda Shepperson Wilbanks
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Many memories of this sweet lady. She is forever loved. Prayers to her family.
Wilbur Griffin
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
I have known Mrs. Dew most of my life. She was my 6th grade teacher and I graduated from LHS with her daughter Donna in 1966. What a kind and gentle woman. RIP sweet lady.
Wanda Seaton Linebarger
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Donna and family I am so sorry for your loss. Doris was a beautiful lady. My mother in law Charlene and her sister Lessie spent a lot of time with Doris at the Luxora Library. Doris was also one of my
elementary school teachers. I remember her inviting the whole class to the revival at Luxora Baptist
Church. Those were the days and The Lord was well pleased with your mother. May God comfort you and your family now and in the coming days ahead.
Betty Mcadory
Monday, March 31, 2025
Prayers going up for the family. Great loss. my condolences and love for the family always
Kathy Allen
Monday, March 31, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a joy to be around and a beautiful lady. Prayers for all of your family.
Folanda and Chris Richardson
Monday, March 31, 2025
My condolences to the family, she was our neighbor and welcomed us with love. Prayers!
Cindy GRAY
Monday, March 31, 2025
MS Dew was a Precious Loving Godly Family oriented Woman. She will be Greatly missed Terry Ray and her son Jimmy Dew grew up togeather REST High IN THE PRESENCE of JESUS Ms Dew
Dennis Hannah
Monday, March 31, 2025
She was a great teacher, person & great friend. It was nobody like her. That’s why God left her on earth for almost a 100 years. Praying for Donna. Luv y’all
Joe and Shelly Richardson
Monday, March 31, 2025
So many great memories I’ll forever cherish
Sending love and prayers.
Cherrie Scott
Monday, March 31, 2025
Will miss you Best teacher at Luxora Elementary
Stephen John Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Monday, March 31, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. The Douglass'
Thomas skaggs
Monday, March 31, 2025
She was my 6th grade teacher. She was so sweet