of Bono, AR
May 15, 1936 - October 13, 2023
Mrs. Lena Duerr, 87, of Bono passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born May 15, 1936 in Watonga, Oklahoma to James and Lela (Piper) Holaday. She loved being a Marine, quilting and sewing and was an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church.
Her mother, Lela, passed away when Lena was very young. Lena and her sisters, Sue, Norma and Mae went to live at the Oklahoma Baptist Children's Home. There they prospered and grew to know the Lord. Lena did two years at college before joining the Marine Corp. where she met her husband to be, Ronald Duerr. They had four children Ronald, Jr. and wife, Gabriella of Italy; Diana Duerr of Bono, Lisa McCoy and husband, Charles and David and his wife, Ashton all of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Alex Blanchard, Caleb (Mandy) McCoy, Joshua Duerr, Zachary Duerr, Abigail Duerr, Lillian Duerr, Mason Duerr, Francesca (Damien) Horton, Alessandra (Alex) Harper and Martina Duerr; 9 great-grandchildren and one on the way and sisters, Norma Emmons and Mae Penn.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ronald Duerr and grandson, Alan Colvin; brothers, James, Willie, Virgil, Alvie, Allen Holaday and sister, Sue Engles.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home Chapel, 1900 West Washington Avenue, Jonesboro, AR. Visitation will precede services at 10:00 am. Burial will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be David Duerr, Zachary Duerr, Caleb McCoy, Terry Holaday, Tim Holaday and Diana Duerr.
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10 Condolence(s)
Debbie Feil
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Aunt Lena,
I was very sad to hear of your passing. I loved when you and your family visited us in Chicago because we knew we would have a good time. It was always great to see you and Uncle Ronnie. Rest in peace.
Love Debbie
penn michael preston
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Mike & Laurie Delaney
Monday, October 16, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers for the family during this horrific time. RIP Aunt Lena.
Helen McCoy
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Know our thoughts are with you at this time.
Gary Rhodes
Sunday, October 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss my dear friend
Tracy Shaw
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Thank you for being a great Mother-in-law and Grandma to my children and your grandchildren. We love you and we will see you in heaven??
Prayers and love sent for all her family.
Marie George
Saturday, October 14, 2023
We never served together, but we were sisters in service...you USMC and me USN. Rest easy. We'll take the watch.
Shirley Gambill
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Lena was a sweet and loving person and will be missed by all of us at WSBC. Prayers for her family.
Rebekah Cole
Saturday, October 14, 2023
My deepest condolences. She was a sweet woman and she loved her kids and grandkids very much.
Alessandra Harper
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Grandma we will miss you!!! Please give grandpa a big hug from us.
We love you