of North Little Rock, AR
February 19, 1920 - December 1, 2016
Lottie Killman Tinsley, age 96, of Sherwood, passed away December 1, 2016. She was born February 19, 1920, to the late Albert and Maudie Killman in Haskell, Arkansas.
Lottie grew up in North Little Rock and was a graduate of North Little Rock High School, class of 1936. She then went on to further her education and graduated from Draughns Business College in Little Rock. After moving to Memphis with her family she became very active in the West Tennessee Baptist Children's work, where she trained workers in methods for conducting Vacation Bible Schools in local churches. Lottie and John moved back to North Little Rock in 1994. While living in Sherwood, Lottie belonged to First Baptist Church of Sherwood. Her love for children led her to become a dedicated volunteer at Clinton Elementary School and she was awarded the Volunteer Grandmother of The Year by the Pulaski County Special School District.
She is preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Willie Killman Triplett; and her beloved husband, Rev. John Tinsley, Jr..
She is survived by her daughter, June Fitzgerald and husband Dennis of Sherwood, Arkansas; son, Dr. Sam Tinsley and wife Peggy of Garland, Texas; four grandchildren, Steve Tinsley and wife Shannon of Garland, Texas; Price Tinsley and wife Sara of Garland, Texas; Todd Fitzgerald of Sherwood; Michael Fitzgerald and wife Leah of Sherwood, along with great grandchildren, John, Liam and Luke Fitzgerald of Sherwood; Abigail, Elizabeth, Gillian and Anabelle Tinsley of Garland, Texas.
The family will welcome friends from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M., Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday at Roller-Owens Chapel with Rev. Jim Killman officiating. Interment will be in Edgewood Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to one of these organizations in memory of Mrs. Lottie Tinsley; Arkansas Baptist Children's Home, 222 W Pope St, Monticello, AR 71655 or Baptist Health Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Rd., Ste. 2000, Little Rock, AR 72210.
Dearest Sam, Bill and I want you to know you've been our thoughts lately, at the loss of your mom. Though we didn't know her, it sounds like many people were touched by her life. I am sure you are thankful for having such a wonderful mom, and that you could be with her at the end. We love you and Peggy, and you are in our prayers.
Weldon and I are so sorry to hear of your loss Sam. Reading her obit was inspiring. You were lucky to have such a wonderful Mom who enjoyed such a long life of involving herself. You have our deepest sympathy in her passing.
With deepest sympathy.
My heart is aching for you all as I grieve for myself at the loss of Aunt Lottie. She was a very special person whose like we shall not see again this side of Paradise.