of Searcy, AR
February 12, 1929 - November 22, 2022
Opal Allene Clay Showalter, 93, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on November 22, 2022.
Allene was born February 12, 1929 to Homer and Tellie A. Clay in Rosebud, Arkansas.
After graduating from Searcy High School in 1946, she started her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and retired in 1984.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Neal Showalter; both parents; two brothers, Glen J. Clay and Howell G. Clay; two sisters, Wilma L. Holeman and Audrey A. Joyce and a granddaughter, Caroline I. Showalter.
Allene is survived by a daughter, Laura Showalter DeLay and her husband, John of Midlothian, Texas; a son, Roy Lynn Showalter and his wife, Nancy of Searcy; three brothers, Kenneth M. Clay and Darrell G. Clay, both of Searcy and Billy J. Clay and his wife, Alison of Savannah, Georgia; one sister, T. Lucille Clay Carter of Searcy; seven grandchildren, Parker Showalter and his wife, Jessica, Connor Brown, JT DeLay, Anna Claire Showalter, Megan Edwards, Samantha Villasenor and Ryan Young; thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Searcy for over fifty years and enjoyed participating in the Sonshine Singers as well as the Encouragers Sunday School Class.
A favorite pastime was sharing meals and card games each Monday with her treasured friends.
Serving her community by volunteering many hours with the Hospital Auxiliary gave her much pleasure.
A service will be held Friday, November 25, 2022 at 3PM at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend. A private burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the organization Allene supported, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services are under the care of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. For online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy
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23 Condolence(s)
Lisa Holeman Smith
Thursday, November 24, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Allene. Prayers for the family. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Paula Mcculloch
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Roy Lynn and Laura, I’m so sorry to hear of Your mom’ s passing during this holiday season. So many happy childhood memories include spending time with y’all and her. My mother always loved Allene very much and so did I. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monte Hazelbaker
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Aunt Allene brought such joy to my life! She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to Laura and Roy.
J.M. and Judy Showalter
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Laura and Roy Lynn, you are in our prayers as you say good-bye to your mother! There are never words to describe the loss you feel but your memories will carry you till you meet again in Heaven! So many there to greet her so that is comfort for you as well! Sending love and prayers for you and your families!! ðŸ™â¤ï¸. Judy and JM
Byron Ttius
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Roy and Family,
Y'all have my sincere condolences. with the loss of you beloved mother, aunt and grandmother. I will keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers for the weeks to come.
Ruth Ellen Hopper
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences and prayers for your family.
Ken stonecipher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Another grand dame, a Magnolia Matriarch has “gone home!†Godspeed Allene and we will miss you until that “Great gettin’ up mornin’! Laura and Roy, please know that you both are in my prayers, my thoughts and in my heart. â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Kay Thurmon
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy and family, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your mother. I always enjoyed talking to her. She was a beautiful sweet lady. May your happy memories bring peace and comfort to you all during the difficult days ahead. Prayers for your family.
Kim Pruitt
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Laura & Roy Lynn: I cannot express how much I loved and admired your mother. Allene always had a good wit about her! I think the last time I saw her was at Mother’s funeral. It meant so much to me for her to attend. Love to you both.
Sue Ekdahl
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. She brought you joy and laughter and you will miss her but can you imagine seeing the Face of Jesus?!?!
What a blessing this will be.
You know I love you and pray for you and your family through this different time.
Sue Ekdahl
Phyllis Worley
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy and Nancy, Tom and I are saddened to learn of your mother’s death. We will pray for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Alison Baird
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy,
I was saddened to hear that your mother passed. Asking God to wrap you in His peace and give you great comfort as you adjust to life without your sweet mama.
Dianna Goff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear of Allene’s passing. I’m glad I got to visit with her at Providence a few weeks ago. She & other ladies were sitting outside enjoying the sunshine on a beautiful day. Allene was a faithful servant at FBC in Searcy & in Beebe years before during my childhood. I’ll always remember her beautiful smile, her shared words of wisdom & her sassiness! Rest well sweet friend! Prayers for her family! âœï¸
Marquita Teague
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers for God's comfort and strength now and in the days to come. She was such a sweet lady and I am so very sorry for your family's loss.
Debbie Cullum
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
My prayers go out to all her family and friends. This lady was so loved by many and my heart breaks I won’t get to talk to her every morning and have our chats and laughs. She was a breath of fresh air to me and was like a grandmother . I will miss her sooo much . R.I.P sweet Allene
Gwen E. Anderson
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
I saw Mrs. Showalter at Church and at the Hospital and she always had a smile on her face. May God bless you with many memories during the difficult days ahead. I will miss her smiling face.
Dana Emberson
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you and your family!
Irene Gray
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy, you and all of your family have my sincere condolences. Irene Gray
Sherry Person
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
So sorry about your mother. She was always so sweet and had a pretty smile.
She will be missed by all.
Judy Maddox
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Bob and I are so sorry about her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. She was always very friendly and smiling when we saw her. RIP ðŸ™
Bill and Amy Roussel
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy and Laura, our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. We thought the world of her and will be praying for you and all the family during the coming days.
Nancy Lynn Van Patten
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Showalter Family,
My sincere condolences to all your family. Prayers for strength & comfort in the days to come.
Lynn Van Patten
Sherri Youngman
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Roy, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our prayers and love are with your family.