of Jonesboro, AR
October 31, 1929 - May 10, 2024
Mildred Janice Holt, 94, of Jonesboro, AR passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born in Bono, AR on October 31, 1929 to Bearl and Effie (Gable) Caples. Mildred was a member of Cathedral Baptist Church and was a retired house mother for the Arkansas Children's Colony. She loved working in her yard, sewing, spending time with her friends and playing cards at the Senior Center and doing puzzles.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Dye; her second husband, James Wiley Holt; her parents; brothers Paul Caples, Herschel Caples, Shelby Caples, an infant brother and sisters, Doris Davis and Charlotte Wilson.
Those left to cherish the memory of Mildred are her daughter, Glinda Carolyn Butts and her husband, William Ladell Butts; grandchildren, Angela (Mike) Carter, Stoney (Terrie) Hall and Deanna Turner; great-grandchildren, Leah, Clay, Will, Madison and Cole; 11 great-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-great-grandchild; brothers, Wayne (Emma) Caples and Bearl (Dorothy) Caples Jr; sisters, Norma (Bob) Cole, June (Leon) Hamilton and Shirley (Frank) Piker and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11am at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home 1900 W. Washington Ave Jonesboro, AR 72401 with Ken Beaver officiating.
A visitation will precede the service beginning at 10am.
Family will serve as honored pallbearers.
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Mildred's memory to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House of Jonesboro.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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7 Condolence(s)
Mari Lewis
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Carolyn I just saw this about your mom's passing. I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
I was so blessed to have got to know her when we met at Cathedral Baptist Church.
What a sweet lovely lady! So blessed to call her friend.
Marilee
Judy (McLaughlin)Clayton
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Carolyn..just saw this. So sorry to hear of your mother's death. She was always so much of a lady and neat as a pin, great seamstress, kind, and pretty.
Debbie Moore
Monday, May 13, 2024
I have many sweet memories of Aunt Mildred. But one I do have is when she told me she was going to get better so she could go to our family reunion. Little did I know she must have meant the reunion with her family in heaven. Love you with all my heart.
Nancy Martindale
Monday, May 13, 2024
I had the privilege to attend church with Mildred and sit with her, also played many games of hand and foot card games at the Senior Center with her. She enjoyed playing and won alot of the time. She will be missed greatly, RIP my friend.
Sandy Snyder
Sunday, May 12, 2024
I have many sweet memories with Aunt Mildred. She will be missed.
Tracy Harp
Sunday, May 12, 2024
May God Bless you all and may God give each and everyone comfort, strength, peace, and love. Mrs. Holt will be missed at the pharmacy. She was such a sweet and caring lady.
Clinton Johnson
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Deanna I'm so
sorry for you and your family loss. My prayers are with you guys doing these time.