of Little Rock, AR
March 31, 1926 - February 14, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Salter Milam, age 97, of Little Rock, AR went to be with the Lord, February 14, 2024. She was born March 31,1926 in Greenbrier, Arkansas to James M. and Iva Jewell (Wilson) Salter. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; Billie Barrett, her sister and her husband, Edward Aaron, to whom she was married for 59 years.
Mary attended Arkansas State Normal School (UCA) and retired from State Farm Insurance Company in Pine Bluff. She was a member of Alpha Tau Epsilon Sorority, the American Business Women's Club and served with the Jefferson County Mounted Patrol for many years. Mary had an exciting life as a young girl when she worked for the Jacksonville Arsenal making bombs that were used in War World II. Mary was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and she will be remembered for her laughter, sense of fashion and adventure and especially her love for family and friends.
Mary is survived by her two sons, Gary Milam (Judy) of Little Rock, AR and Randy Milam (Claudia) of Alexander, AR; one granddaughter, Ashley Elizabeth Milam Struthers (Andrew); one step granddaughter, Laura Calhoun (Brian) and their two children, Hayden and Tristan. The light of her life was when her great grandson, Spencer Andrew Struthers, age four, was born.
Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Hickory Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center for their loving care and to Hospice of AR.
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16 Condolence(s)
Becky Jo Kerr Green
Monday, March 4, 2024
My condolences to Gary and Randy on the loss of their Mother. My prayers and thoughts will be with your families. I went to school with her sons.
Alice Ingram Cresswell
Monday, February 19, 2024
Gary and Randy, I am so sorry to see of the passing of your Mom. She was always so sweet to all of us.
Sending prayers of comfort.
Stacey Faulkner
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Sending you all much love and prayers for comfort as your grieve such a special lady.
George Lieblong
Saturday, February 17, 2024
What a kind loving woman. She was always loving and willing to feed and take care of me. She remembered me throughout the years as I will her. I lift up her family in my prayers.
Lougene Francis Redden
Saturday, February 17, 2024
I am thankful for the lives of my longest friend, Mary, and her wonderful husband Ed. They will always be a precious memory to me and to the Francis family. Thinking of all of you at this time. Wish I could be there.
Ken Bethge
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Gary & Randy - Your Mother was a very sweet lady who prepared A LOT of food for a bunch of hungry high-schoolers who hung out at your house. Sorry for your loss, I know you will miss he.
Robert Harkrider
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Prayers, thoughts and condolences. Although I did not personally know Ms. Mary, her name caught my attention when I read the obits this morning. Her mother was my great grandfather’s sister.
Sara Margaret Mills Barnett
Friday, February 16, 2024
Cousin Mary still kept that beautiful smile & bright eyes & loving spirit through the years. She was a vivacious light anytime we visited in person or via phone or letters. Our sweet memories will be kept in our hearts.
Susan Eschenbrenner
Friday, February 16, 2024
I am so very saddened to read of your Mother's passing. What a dear friend she was to my mother, Frances Eschenbrenner, also a member of Trinity. Mary always had a smile on her face and was always so well dressed. I cherish my memories of her. May God give you comfort today and in the days to come. My prayers are with you.
J'mia Woods
Friday, February 16, 2024
During this difficult time, may the family find comfort in the cherished memories of Mrs. Mary and the love that surrounds you. We are here to support you, offering strength and solace.
Edna Walton
Friday, February 16, 2024
Condolences to the family. I had an opportunity to meet Mrs. Mary Milam. A very beautiful woman with a lot of love for everyone. I will miss calling every year on her birthday. She lived a long and beautiful life. Every time I saw her, she was dressed to impress. She will truly be missed. To God Be The Glory??
Aaron Ablondi
Friday, February 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss. That’s a great write up on her.
Karla Smith Elliott
Friday, February 16, 2024
I am so sorry; prayers????and ?? to the family.
Matthew Hartley
Friday, February 16, 2024
May you rest in peace, Ms. Mary.
Charlsie and Jim McBride
Thursday, February 15, 2024
We were saddened to learn of Mary’s passing. She was special and will leave lots of memories for her family. With our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Thompson
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I remember visiting with Mary & Ed all the time. I would come over to take Ed Hunting , and she would try to get me to eat something she had fix for lunch.
She was always so sweet and easy to talk to every time I came over to there house. I’ll sure miss her.