of Helena, AR
August 10, 1919 - December 8, 2016
Christine Padula died December 8, 2016. She was a first generation American born August 10, 1919 to hardworking Italian immigrant parents, Frank and Anna Lordi Padula. She was a resident of Helena and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church her entire life. She had worked in her family's neighborhood grocery store and helped on their farm. She later worked for Webb Packing Company, Big Star and Kroger in the meat department.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Angelena Padula, Mary Padula, Catherine Padula Deleo, Rosemary Padula Burnop and her brother, Gregory Padula. She was also preceded by a special uncle, James Lordi, and neices Joanne Burnop Bibb and Rebecca Lea Taylor.
She had a servant's heart. She had taken care of many family members over the years. That is her legacy to her surviving nieces and nephews who are: Bobby Burnop (Jean), Michael Burnop, Bonnie Burnop, Susan Burnop Gore (Ron), Marjorie Padula Hall (John), Greg Padula (Janet), Alan Padula (June), Tim Padula, Frank Paul Deleo (Rita), Mary Ann Deleo Taylor, Catherine Deleo Swan, and Theresa Deleo Keen (Ted).
Thank you to all the staff who were involved in her final care at Helena Regional Medical Center and to Crestpark of Helena's staff where she had resided the past few years.
Rosary services for Christine Padula will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena. Mass of Christian burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Helena.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
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9 Condolence(s)
Tim B Smith
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
I worked with Ms Christine many years at Kroger in the Meat Department and she was such a wonderful person sweet and kind and very hard working . She gave me many recipies for cooking any kind of meat many different ways God Bless her and her Family
Laurie McLendon
Friday, December 16, 2016
Mary Ann and family
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Christine. I was not aware of her death until this week.
She was such a Saint and a loving and giving person.
I will miss bringing her Holy Communion and visiting with her & her stories.
She prayed hard with me each time I saw her. I will really miss her. I know she was an angel too, and now she is all of ours~
Laurie Smith McLendon
Dale and Pam Brown
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
To the family of Ms. Padula, she was a room mate at Crestpark in Helena with our Mother, Maggie Brown, whom passed away May 2, 2015. We had the pleasure of getting to know her on our visits to see Maggie, which was often, sometimes daily. She was such a sweet, kind and content lady. She spoke so often of her family and would mention them by name one by one. As her Obituary states, she had a servant's heart, could tell that the first day we met her. Sounds like she was a blessing to all her family and certainly to our community. We are so blessed we had the pleasure of getting to know her, even if it was for a short period of time, she will always remain in our heart. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg F. Padula
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Aunt Christine was a blessing in my life and all around her. She embodied -- Love God and Love your neighbor. Her loving and generous and selfless spirit is something I will try and continue to learn. She is a capstone of an era of wonderful memories and strong spirits.
I am sure she is a saint and has joined the rest of her family.
Thank you for living and for being part of our life. We love you and will miss you. Greg Padula and Janet Reese
Joel Harmon
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
The few times we spent together will always be cherished, Great Aunt Christine. Prayers to the rest of the family.
JEAN CLARK
Monday, December 12, 2016
PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY.
MAY CHRISTINE REST IN PEACE.
jim mayer
Monday, December 12, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim Mayer & Mayer family
Mary F. King
Sunday, December 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Sr. Cecelia Brickell
Saturday, December 10, 2016
My precious godmother! She finally got her wish that God would come and get her. After all those years of taking care of everyone else, now she can enjoy having every want and wish fulfilled. Mary Ann, Catherine, Theresa and Frank, you and all the family are in my prayers. See you in a few days. Love, Cecelia