Jolena Marie Stockebrand

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Sunday, December 4, 2016
6:00 till 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Monday, December 5, 2016
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Sand Hill Cemetery
Hasty, AR  72640
Memorial Contributions
Rock Haven Ministries
PO Box 40
Hasty, AR  72640
Jolena Marie Stockebrand

of Marshall, AR

September 8, 1919 - November 30, 2016

Jolena Marie Stockebrand, The Bible Lady, age 97 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from death into life eternal on November 30th, 2016 at Highland Court Nursing and Rehab in Marshall, Arkansas where she was a resident. Jolena was born September 8th, 1919 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to John William Stockebrand and Hazel Bell (St. John) Stockebrand. She was raised on the family farm, northwest of Yates Center, Kansas and graduated from Yates Center High School in 1937.

She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas in 1941. After college, Jolena worked years as a line-o-operator for the Rock Island Railroad in Chicago, IL. She attended night classes at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. After retiring from Rock Island in 1950, she was commissioned by Moody Church in Chicago, IL as a missionary to North Arkansas Gospel Mission (aka Rock Haven) in Hasty, Arkansas where she served the rest of her life. She served the Lord by teaching Bible in the public schools, VBS, Bible Camps and Sunday School Classes. She played the piano for over 40 years at Witts Springs Community Bible Church. She taught 3rd grade one year in the public school and was a beloved piano teacher. Jolena served alongside Hilda Baab.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, John Jr. who died at the age of six and Archie Stockebrand; and one sister, Patty Taylor.
Survivors include Hilda Baab, her ministry co-laborer of Marshall; one brother-in-law, Duane Taylor of Yates Center, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Bunny Stockebrand of Badger, California; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jolena will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 5th, 2016 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jim Arnold Jr. and Bro. Rodney Stromlund officiating. Special music will be performed by Bro. Phillip Persson and Bro. Jim and Sis. Diane Arnold. Visitation will be 6-8 PM in the Roller-Coffman Chapel at Marshall. Burial will be at Sand Hill Cemetery in Hasty, Arkansas. A meal for friends and family will be served at Rock Haven Bible Camp, Hasty, Arkansas, following the burial. Pallbearers will be Douglas Weaver, Kermit Lowery, David Day, Tim Bartlow, James Horton and Niagle Ratchford. Honorary pallbearer will be Erling Damgaard.

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KATHLEEN S. GILLUM
MARSHALL, AR
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Saturday, December 10, 2016

Ms. Jolena You will always be my Little Ms. Jolena. I will miss your smile & hugs you gave me the best hugs and said I love you. God puts people in our lives to let us know he is watching over us. I was bless to be in your presents thank you for my hugs.
Kathleen

James & Mary Margaret Horton
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Monday, December 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathy is extended to sweet Jolena's precious family and dear friends. We love our special memories and are very thankful to have been blessed with our dear friendship. Love & prayers, James & Mary Margaret Horton

James & Mary Margaret Horton
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Monday, December 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathy is extended to sweet Jolena's precious family and dear friends. We love our special memories and are very thankful to have been blessed with our dear friendship. Love & prayers, James & Mary Margaret Horton

Judy Kimbrell Durham
Harrison,
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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Our loss is truly Heaven's gain. I have such fond memories of Sister Jolena And Sister Hilda at school, in our church and at Rock Haven Bible Camp. They touched so many lives in such a positive way for the glory of God. May God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Sara Kimbrell Myatt
Vilonia,
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

I only have sweet memories of Ms Jolena. She was a big part of my childhood as she was in our schools, my church & I attended Bible Camp at Hasty for many years with her & Ms Hilda. Wonderful ladies. They touched the lives of most of the children in searcy county for many years. God was surely at the gates with open arms. Angels are rejoicing as Ms Jolena is Home! Love & thank you for your years as an influence in my life. Will never forget....

Dora Freeman
Onia, AR
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Sister Jo was a loving lady. Even in her later years she showed and taught of her love for God. I had the pleasure of loving her as one of my own. She will be greatly missed. Go be with God sister.

yvonne kimbrell
marshall, AR
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Thursday, December 1, 2016

DEAREST HILDA, I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOU TWO OFTEN AND HOW YOU BOTH LOVED SAMMIE MY DOG. I LOVED WED. NITES WHEN YOU AND JO WOULD COME TO CHURCH FOR BIBLE STUDY. I AM SORRY THAT I WON,T BE THERE AS I AM WITH MY DAUGHTER CHERI IN TEXAS. I LOVED YOU BOTH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

LOVE YVONNE KIMBRELL

D Chambers
Winston Salem, NC
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. Please accept my condolences at this painful time. Losing a loved one is distressing and as comfort is needed from family and friends, we have assurance from the Bible that "death will be swallowed up forever" at Isaiah 25:8. It is my hope your family will find strength to endure during the days ahead.

Doug and Nancy Weaver
Witts Springs, AR
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Such a faithful person to God's great plan. She will be missed greatly by her Church family and all the children she taught Bible lesson to for many years in Searcy Co. God has greeted her with open arms.