of Barling, AR
February 1, 1948 - December 28, 2017
Linda O'Kelley, 69 of Barling, Arkansas passed away at her home on Thursday, December 28, 2017. She was born on February 1, 1948 in Paris, Arkansas to her parents Arch Sullivan and Wilma Jean "Tommie" (Fields) Sullivan. She retired from Wal-Mart, Store # 141 on Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas for 28 years, serving as the personnel manager and various other store positions. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church at Central City. She loved listening to Elvis, she was his biggest fan, planting flowers, growing a garden and spending time with her kids and grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arch and Wilma Jean "Tommie" Sullivan, and her husband of 48 years Jimmy Burl O'Kelley.
She is survived by her two sons, Sean Michael O'Kelley and wife, Cindy of Muldrow, Oklahoma and William Brandon O'Kelley and wife, Bridgette of Lavaca, Arkansas; one sister, Pattye Ezell of Paris, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Dalton, Mattie, Tommy, Bayley and Brooklynn O'Kelley; one nephew, Shawn Ezell; other family members and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m.., on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dalton O'Kelley, Bayley O'Kelley, Shawn Ezell, Granger Ezell, Matthew Ezell and Billy Warnock
Honorary pallbearer will be Tommy O'Kelley, Brooklynn O'Kelley and Mattie O'Kelley.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Southern Baptist Church Building Fund, 12 West Central Ave, Central City, Arkansas 72941.
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Natalie Turner, Caregiver
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Sad that I only met Linda in her last few weeks of life. Even in her illness, I could see she was a great woman of character - a matriarch who saw to her family's needs with love and strength, and had lots of faithful friends. I want the family to be reassured that Linda was so proud of all of you and grateful that you honored her wishes through the end - at home with Elvis' gospel music playing. Blessings to Sean and Brandon and their families. You have lost a great presence in your lives and will need a lot of time to heal.
-Natalie Turner, caregiver
Gregory Woods
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Barbara Taylor
Monday, January 1, 2018
I am sorry so for your loss. Linda has been like. Sister to me for many many years. I am heartbroken . Many prayers to her family. Rest In Peace the good sister. I love you.