of Mabelvale, AR
November 30, 1936 - February 25, 2022
Mary Alice Tatom Simmons Maulden, 85, of Mabelvale, AR. went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 25, 2022. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 30, 1936, to the late Elbert Miller Tatom and Mary Louisa Wells.
Mary was a social worker for the CADC for 36 years. She was a lifelong member of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Her hobbies included crocheting, quilting, puzzles and spending quality time with her family. For stress relief she would often visit the casino and have fun in Hot Springs.
She is survived in life by seven children, Rhonda Godwin (Bo), Robert Simmons (Sandra), Mary Shaw (Scott), Terry Simmons (Dorothy), Sharon Qandah (George), Timothy Simmons (Belinda) and Betty Gurney (Arron), 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Her brother, Miller Tatom, sister, Agnes Miller.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 28, at Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 14514 Chicot Road, Mabelvale, Arkansas, with Pastor Randy Hester officiating. Memorials may be made to the church.
I am so sorry for the loss of you mom and grandma. I was thinking about her the other day and wondering how she was doing. I just saw this in the paper today so I wasn’t able to go to the service. God bless you all.
Terry, Betty & families; I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I didn't know until I read it in the paper. After several years, she finally gave me her secret recipe for her DELICIOUS cornbread! I still use that recipe. Her crochet projects & hand sewn quilts were beautiful. May God give you peace & comfort during this time of loss.
Martha, James Ray & Alexia Thomas
I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers and hugs across the miles for your family. Your Grandmother must be filled with joy and love as she looks down on you from heaven.
I worked with Mary Maulden at C.A.D.C. for 10 years; She was a great person and friend.
Joey and I are so sorry about the loss of your dear Mother. She had a very full life and blessed with
seven wonderful children. Our deepest sympathies and love are with you all.
Grandma Alice was my ex-mother in-law or as she always said there is no x you will always be my daughter in law. She was the grandmother to my two boys Terry Simmons JR and Justin Simmons. She took Terry to church every week and also to many preaching appointments. She loved us and we loved her. When a huge ice storm hit many years back Grandma Alice stayed with my boys and myself for a few months. She made the best Cubed Steak and Tomato Gravy in the world. And let's not forget the sweet Tea. I am so blessed to have had her in my life. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Take your rest and walk those streets for Gold. Until we meet again. Love you
Mary was a lovable likable Christian. And she was the first one to welcome me to Olive Hill.
We shared a special interest as our birthdays was the same month and day. It was especially on my birthday that I remembered her and Olive Hill family members whom I miss very much.
God bless her, her family, and all the members and Friends of Olive Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Gma Alice was a sweet lady. Sending lots of love and prayers to all of you. I’m glad I had the chance to visit with her a few months ago. Love you Aunt Sharon.
Sis. Mary Alice Mauldin was a very sweet and kind hearted and loving lady that you will ever meet she will be greatly missed. I’m so sorry for your loss Bro. Terry and family you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’m always here if you need me.
Love Always
Sis.Angil
Rhonda we are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your sweet momma passing on. She is in no more pain & y’all have such great memories of her. Prayers for her family
Don and I just want you and your family to know we are thinking about you all during this time. Sending love and prayers to you all.
I will miss Mary. She always made me smile.
Our deepest sympathies to the family may age Rest In Peace
Sharon so very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Momma Mary welcomed me into her life and treated me like her daughter… she taught me how to plant flowers, burn leaves, crochet, casinos, church camp, vacation bible school, anything to do with church & Olive Hill……… only thing I regret is that when I got divorced, I didn’t keep in contact with her!! Love you momma Mary
Mary and I became friends instantly, the first day we walked into church at Olive Hill a few months ago. She was such a sweetheart to kelly and me. God bless you Ms. Mary.
I always enjoyed seeing her(grandma) at the recovery meetings at olive hill church. Such a sweet lady.
My sincerest sympathies to Mary’s family and friends.
Our heartfelt thoughts go out to her family from all her cousins in Conway, She was a good mother and Grandmother, I know she is in heaven now feeling no pain.