of Springdale, AR
November 6, 1928 - December 3, 2014
Cynthia Parthena "Pat" Cantrell Vassaur, of Altheimer/Springdale, Arkansas, was born on Nov. 6, 1928, in England, Arkansas. She passed into eternal life on Dec. 3, 2014. Her family came from northwest Alabama in the 1880's. She was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church in Wabbaseka, AR. She was an active realtor for 48 years. Pat was a wonderful and loving mother to all of her family, and she will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Cornelius Cantrell and Virgie Sadie Mae Tidmore Cantrell. John L. Vassaur, was a loving and dedicated husband to her until his death. They were married 38 years. She has siblings that are deceased: John Ed Cantrell, Albert ''Shot'' Cantrell, Richard Cantrell, Riley Cantrell, JC Cantrell, and sister, Marguerite Rainey McGhee.
Pat is survived by her children: John Lewis Vassaur (Kay) of Dallas, TX, Brenda Vassaur Taylor (Joe deceased) of Fayetteville, AR, and Kimberly Vassaur Freeman (Armistead) of Altheimer/ Little Rock, AR. She has ten grandchildren: Mary Frances Sears ( Luke) of Hickory, NC, Katherine Lynn (Chris) of Wake Forest, NC, Matthew Vassaur (Rachel) of Temple, TX, John Vassaur (Hannah) of Temple, TX, Coleman Vassaur Taylor of Fayetteville, AR, Addison Vassaur Taylor (McKenzie) of Springdale, AR, Isabelle Vassaur Taylor of Fayetteville, AR, Samuel Vassaur Taylor of Fayetteville, AR, Armistead C. ''Tres'' Freeman III of Fayetteville, AR, and Josylin Vassaur Freeman of Memphis, TN. She has seven great-grandchildren. She has a surviving brother, Jerry L. Cantrell (Mary Sue) of Pine Bluff, AR, and multiple nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and a whole host of friends.
Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Study Fellowship International of which she was a member. https://www.bsfinternational.org/
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12 Condolence(s)
Marian Cochran
Friday, December 12, 2014
Pat was a good friend who will be missed.
Renate Wagner
Monday, December 8, 2014
My condolences to your family.
Having very recently lost my husband, I can woleheartedly say, I feel for you.
Pat was a great lady!
Renate Wagner
Janie Hedden Elton
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Brenda and families, Sorry to read of your Moms death. It was always a pleasure when she would come into the FSA (ASCS) Office. May you all have comfort and peace.
Ed Dunbar
Saturday, December 6, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Good Shepherd.
Betty Gillespie
Friday, December 5, 2014
I pray God will give you all peace as you go through this sad time.
Donna Wagoner Stout
Friday, December 5, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Ms. Pat was a special person.
Thinking of all of you.
Judy Montgomery
Friday, December 5, 2014
Always young at heart, always full of love
and ready to share it. You will always make
me smile when I thank of you. I thank GOD for
our friendship. Thank you, kim for bringing
us togeather.
Judy Montgomery
Margaret Smith
Friday, December 5, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of your loss - and mine. I'm really glad that I got to know Pat and she will be missed greatly here at The Gardens at Arkanshire. Bingo just won't be the same without her!
I picked up Pat's mail and have collected a box full so let me know when you come by here and I'll give it and her mail box key to you.
Patrick McGhee
Friday, December 5, 2014
I always loved when my great aunt came to California. She will be missed.
Debbie & Doug Jacobs
Friday, December 5, 2014
We are thinking of all of you during this sad time.
Cherish the many wonderful memories that you all have with Mrs. Pat. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Jackie Hayes
Friday, December 5, 2014
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sorry for your los.
Cynthia Sue
Friday, December 5, 2014
You were loved so much. Thoughts and prayers to my cousins, Lewis,Brenda and Kim.