Avis Colleen McMurry-Hellman

Avis Colleen McMurry-Hellman, 65, of Prairie Grove, Ark., passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, in Fayetteville, Ark.

She was born April 5, 1954, in Prairie Grove, the daughter of Herman Isaac and Neva Ruth (Barnes) McMurry.

She graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 1972 and pursued many career paths, spending the last several years as a retiree.

She absolutely always lived life to its fullest, with caring, kindness and quick wit, assuredly passed on from her mother Neva, who was the great matriarch of her family. Her greatest loves in life were spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren, and caring for her plants, her dog Nonah, and her several cats, past and present. She was a giver, helping anyone in need, and donating to many local charities in the Northwest Arkansas area.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Michael McMurry; a sister, Letha Sharp; and a niece, Angela Scott.

She is survived by her husband, August Hellman; two daughters, Kelly Blundell and her husband Harrison and Kerry Johnson and her husband Chris; grandchildren, Mia and Lilah Blundell and Avery, Alivia and Cordelia Johnson; one brother, Leonard Patrick “Mac” McMurry and his wife Glenda; two sisters, Wilda McMurry, Nova Phillips and her husband Paul; several nieces and nephews.

Her wishes were to be cremated and her remains to be spread among the places she enjoyed spending her time the most. There will be no formal funeral services. Her friends and family were encouraged to drop in during an end of life celebration on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 1 -3 p.m. at her sister Nova Phillips’ home in Farmington, Ark.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Friends of Prairie Grove Pound.

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