Mary Lee McCown

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Roller Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Sunday, February 18, 2007
5 to 7 PM

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Service Schedule
Central Avenue United Methodist Church
1205 N. Central Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
Monday, February 19, 2007
10 AM

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Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemeter
1575 Gray Street
Batesville, AR  72501

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Mary Lee McCown

of Batesville, AR

January 19, 1923 - February 17, 2007

Mary Lee Jones McCown, 84, of Batesville passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at a hospital in Batesville.

She was born January 19, 1923 in Batesville and was the daughter of Arch Jones and Cecil (McMillan) Jones. She was a graduate of Batesville High School. Mary was a life-long member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church and a member of the Omega Sunday School Class. She retired after 36 years of service as the office manager for the district office of the Arkansas Highway Department. Before her illness, she was an avid reader and enjoyed all types of books. She often shared her favorite selections with her many friends. Mary also enjoyed playing bridge and at one time was a member of a club that played regularly.

She is survived by a daughter, Martha Dale McCown Altom and her husband, Bobby of Jacksonville; a sister, Emma Lou Hedden and her husband, Donald of Batesville; a sister-in-law, Barbara Jones also of Batesville; one grandchild, Reid Altom and his wife Jamie of Sherwood; and two great-grandchildren, Abigail Lee Altom and Cade Alexander Altom both of Sherwood. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edgar McCown, and a brother, Ernest Jones.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the Central Avenue United Methodist Church with Reverend Sam Williams officiating.

Pallbearers will be Michael Jones, Arch Jones, Sparky Hedden, Benny Hedden, Terry Hedden and Reid Altom.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville (870) 793-4161.

Memorials may be made to the Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Central, Batesville, AR 72501


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Welby and Grier Payne
Hot Springs Village, AR
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Thursday, February 22, 2007

We were so sad to learn of Mary Lee's death and know that your memories of her will be cherished and shared . She was a good friend and neighbor to Nat these many years. I remember her coming to Nat's visitation in May of 2005. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Welby and Grier Payne

Judy Sturdivant
Batesville, AR
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Martha, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I enjoyed visiting with her when she volunteered at WRMC. She was very proud of you, Bobby and, expecially, Reid. May God comfort you and your family. Judy Sturdivant

Herbert & Mary Jo Smith
Houston, TX
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Monday, February 19, 2007

Dear Family, Mary Lee and Edgar were like family to me. They opened their home to me when I had no other. They will always be in my heart. Herbert Smith

Grey Metcalf
Batesville, AR
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Monday, February 19, 2007

All our thoughts and prayers From the Metcalf family.

Jane Ann Bilon
Sherwood, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

May God's loving arms surround and support you in the days to come.

Willie Strong
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

May the precious memories that you cherish and hold dear of your mother,grandmother, sister & aunt comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. You are in my prayers.

Richard Earnheart
Batesville, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

We just learned of Mary Lee's passing. I have enjoyed knowing her over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Richard and Marilyn

Kathy Kemp
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, February 18, 2007

My heart goes out to your family in this time of sadness. You are in my prayers.