Rachel Elizabeth Vaden

Rachel Elizabeth Hart Vaden, 95, North Little Rock, entered heaven and the presence of God on Friday, October 16, 2009. Rachel was born on Sunday, January 11, 1914 in Nevada County, AR to Myrtie Purtle Hart and Eddie Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Vaden; two children, her parents, one great-great-grandchild and three brothers.

Celebrating her life here and rejoicing that she has entered her eternal life with the Lord are one son, Billy Don (Becky) Vaden, two daughters, Bobbie (Bill) Dombroski, and Gail McKenzie, nine grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

The Lord gave Rachel the gift of servanthood, and she brought God glory with her gift of serving others. Her love, gentleness, kindness, patience, and meekness were evidence that she was a daughter of The one and only True God. Rachel served her Lord at Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., with Reverend Stephen Kyle, Reverend Brad Vaden, Reverend Jason Vaden and Reverend Damon McKenzie officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

The family will welcome friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, October 19, 2009, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400).

The family is in gratitude to all the employees, Rachel’s “family” at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and the Arkansas Hospice Staff for the wonderful, loving care given Rachel.

The family suggests memorial contribution be made to Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway Avenue, North Little Rock, AR 72116