Phyllis Mae Orr

Phyllis Mae Orr, 77, of Prairie Grove, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Aug. 16, 2016, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Hogeye, Ark., the daughter of Argil C. and Emma Bell Carney Bartholomew.

She was a member of Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for numerous years. She was a founding member of the Prairie Grove United Methodist Women and the Prairie Grove Junior Civic League. While her children were in school she was an active volunteer for school activities. Before having children she managed the family business, Washington County Livestock Auction. Then after her children were older she returned to retire from the sale barn. She lived for her grandchildren and has traveled countless miles to watch them compete in various sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years Burl Orr; one daughter, Vanessa Orr of Prairie Grove; one son, Bart Orr and wife Tara of Prairie Grove; three grandchildren, Reed Orr, Ryder Orr and Race Orr; two brothers, Billy Joe Bartholomew and his wife Willene and Dwight Bartholomew and his wife Sandy all of Prairie Grove; her precious care- givers, Rhonda Stone, Traci Hartin and Peggy Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at the Prairie Grove First United Methodist. Burial was in the Illinois Chapel Cemetery, and no graveside services were held.

Memorials may be made to the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church for the stained glass window fund or the Prairie Grove All Sports Booster Club to install the scoreboard at the baseball field.

Online guest book, www. luginbuel.com.

Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove was in charge of arrangements.

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