Pulaski County
ANNE SHEWMAKE BURNSIDE died July 3, 2017, in Little Rock. Born in Monticello, Ark., July 28, 1923, to Dr. Marion Edward and Theresa Finn Shewmake, Anne met O.C. “Googie” Burnside in 1939. Googie joined the Army Air Corps in 1941 and was sent to Officer Candidate School in New Mexico. When he received his commission, Anne took the train to Albuquerque, where, on her 19th birthday, they began a 61-year marriage.
Following WWII and law school for Googie, they settled in Lake Village. As an alto who played the piano by ear, Anne was the perfect addition to First Presbyterian Church. She loved
entertaining, playing bridge, and sitting on her porch, enjoying the view of Lake Chicot. She raised two children, adored five grandchildren who called her Doll, and had a wide circle of friends.
Besides her parents and husband, Anne was predeceased by sister and brother-in-law, June Shewmake and R.D. McAnally, and brother-in-law, J.H. “Jukie” Burnside. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Ann Burnside; daughter and sonin-law, Susan and Vic Fleming; grandchildren, Elizabeth Weindruch and her husband Emmett; Edward Fleming and his wife Catherine; Haynes Burnside; Ellis Burnside; and Georgiana Burnside; and great-granddaughters, Anna Clary and Josephine Weindruch; sister-in-law, Sara Burnside; niece, Beth Sentell and her husband Webb; nephew, Bruce Burnside and his wife Lynn; four great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Lake Village, Ark., under the direction of Bishop-King Funeral Home of Lake Village, Ark. The family extends special thanks to Anne’s neighbor and friend, James Parker, and to the Presbyterian Village staff. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Lake Village.
–––––❖––––– LATONIA JOHNSON, 57, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life July 1, 2017. She is preceded in death by: husband, Jackie Johnson; grandson, Jamal Pits; father, Danny Gordon; mother, Corine Coleman. She leaves to cherish her memory: children: Nakesha Johnson-Fish and Jacklyn Johnson; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and host of other relatives and friends. Family Hour: Friday, 6-7 p.m. Service, 11 a.m., both at Robinson Mortuary, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 East Broadway, North Little Rock, Ark. (501) 374-0111. “Service You Can Trust.”
–––––❖––––– FRANCIS J. “FRANK” KELLY, 84, died July 4, 2017, after a brief hospital stay. He was a resident of Little Rock who was born on February 7, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was raised by his mother, Margaret Ann, and sister Charlotte. As a 17-year-old recruit, he joined the U.S. Air Force beginning service as a cook but quickly working to become a mechanic on B-52s and Fighter Jets. He travelled throughout the world to sites he was unable to disclose because of government security. He was a dedicated and sincere patriot as a veteran of 20 years military service where he was a skilled disciplined servant to his country and known for his dedication to efficient and responsible performance of duties in any job to which he was assigned. As a civilian, he continued his spirit of patriotism and working in several jobs at the same time to provide for his children including baking, construction, and supervisor at the Stagecoach Inn, Kodak Company and ALLTEL. He was known for his zest for life, vibrant personality and enduring sense of humor. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was proud of the accomplishments of his children and fond of his loyal dog, Roxy. He enjoyed the military reunions. He vacationed in Mexico, Canada, San Antonio and Turkey.
He is survived by his wife, his daughters, Deborah Silagi, Marie Kelly and stepdaughter, Sharon Vire; his son, Michael Kelly. Frank has nine grandchildren, Heather Medina, Angela Alonzo, Jereme Carter, Jamie Carter, Julian Carter, Jarod Carter, Dallas Vire, Nicholas Vire and Rachel Vire and 10 great-grandchildren. Frank is predeceased by his namesake daughter, Frances Ann Kelly, his sister, Charlotte Thanner and his stepson, Mark Raney.
Visitation will be Friday, July 7, from 6-8 p.m. and funeral services on Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m., both at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Online guestbook is available at www. griffinleggettresthills.com.
–––––❖––––– ALICE “FAYE” LANIER, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, formerly of Senatobia, Miss., passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the age of 71.
Faye lived a beautiful life, centered around her family and bringing others joy. She loved all, and reaped what she sowed. Her community was a major part of her life, serving as an EMT, county clerk, and city clerk for over 25 years. Faye touched many lives and will be missed by all she knew.
Ms. Lanier is survived by her daughter, Shannon Grimsley, her sisters, Mary and Patti Lovett, her brother, James Lovett, and her grandson, Nicholas Grimsley.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Valley Ranch Nursing Home and the nurses at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Ark., in ICU South and on the 10th floor.
Visitation will be held at PateJones Funeral Home from 2 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Senatobia Memorial Cemetery. Pate-Jones Funeral Home, Senatobia Miss. (662) 562-4481.
–––––❖––––– ALAN LEE PLOUDRE of Little Rock, was born August 4, 1946 in Litchfield, Illinois and passed away suddenly on July 4, 2017 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He served faithfully in the United States Marine Corps.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 2248300. Committal Service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alan’s name to the Disabled American Veterans of Arkansas, 2200 Fort Roots Drive #65, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.