Pulaski County
MELANIE ELIZABETH CROWDER passed away on June 26, 2018, due to complications from a long illness. Melanie (Ambort) was born in Little Rock on November 24, 1952.
She attended Good Counsel Church school, Hall High School (1971), Memphis State University (1974) and obtained her nursing degree from Texas Women’s University (1993). After working at St. Jude’s as an immunological researcher, Melanie spent her professional career as a neonatal ICU nurse providing loving care to babies in need. She always displayed an inspiring enthusiasm and love for life, and she was a true pleasure to anyone who knew her.
Melanie is survived by her daughter, Lauren Autry; her son, Spencer Crowder; her loving partner, Christian Hastings; her former spouse, Bill Crowder; her brother, Ron Ambort; her sister, Debbie Taylor; and her step-sisters, Michelle Beale and Donna Reynolds.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 1, at 1:30 p.m. at The Church at Rock Creek, 11500 W. 36th St., Little Rock, Ark. 72211. Details for the reception will be provided at the service. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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CAROLYN VIRGINIA ABBOTT PATTAT, 80, of Sherwood, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Services will be held on Monday, July 2, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation beginning at 10 a.m., at North Hills Baptist Church in Sherwood, followed by interment at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501) 224-2200. Carolyn’s online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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SHERRI LYNN BROWN TURNER, 53, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on June 28, surrounded by her children, dad, brother and other beloved family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Billie Jean Brown. She is survived by her father; Jim Brown (Barbara), brother, Jimmy Wayne Brown (Jan); daughter, Madelene Fluharty (Aaron); son, Anthony James Gerard; and granddaughter, Luna Rose Fluharty.
Sherri was a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. Fly high, Jelly Bean.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 2, with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. Interment will be at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, 8507 Old Jacksonville Highway. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com.
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ADA MAE UMFLEET, 86, of Little Rock, aka “Honey” by family and close friends, passed peacefully in her sleep June 24, 2018. She was born May 13, 1932, in Yount, Missouri, to John and Corinne Clifton.
“Honey” has been the heart and encourager of our home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her strength and unselfish love was immeasurable and will always be with us. She opened her home often to guests of the family or church and treated them as her own. Shortly after moving to Little Rock in 1962, Ada began her career at Blass Department Store, and was with them through the transitions that led to Dillard’s. She was often described as a model employee and trained many employees for the company. She worked there for more than 30 years but would not say how many! While in Little Rock, Ada was a member of Southwest Christian Church and assisted her husband in starting it. She has also been a member of Baseline Christian Church. Her quiet, but active faith touched lives in ways nobody knew.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Umfleet; parents, John and Corinne Clifton, and brother, Palmer Clifton. She is survived by her sister, Lee Ann Modde and husband, Bob of Perryville, Mo.; daughters, Twyla Burnette and Renae Umfleet of Little Rock, Ark.; grandsons, David Brad Burnette and wife, Laure, of Little Rock, Ark.; Daniel Bryce Burnette of Neuquen, Argentina; and John Barton Burnette of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter, Mary Poppelreiter Light and husband, Brian of Maumelle, Ark.; and great-granddaughters, Ava Danielle Burnette of Dallas, Texas, and Bradliegh Ann Burnette of Little Rock; and also nieces and nephews out of state.
A visitation will be held Monday, July 2nd at 11 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, with funeral service starting at 12 noon. Pastor Mike Clowers will officiate, followed by interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.