of Helena, AR
September 28, 1934 - March 17, 2014
Mirtis Ailene Miller, 79, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 in Helena. Mrs. Miller was born September 28, 1934 at Boydell, Arkansas to the late Carl and Blanche Pamplin Cotton. She served as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal System for 50 years and was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, V.C. Miller of Helena; one son, Mike Hopkins of West Helena, Arkansas; three daughters, Peggy Sutterfield (Raymond) of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Patsy Burnside (John) of Southaven, Mississippi, and Michelle Smith (Chris) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Margaret Davis, Laura Morgan, Raymond Sutterfield II, John Burnside II, Richard Sutterfield, David Burnside, and Elizabeth Jackson; thirteen great-grandchildren, Heather Costello, Amber Wells, Katarina Marshton, Abigail Wells, Jonathan Hobson, Josef Hobson, Isaiah Taylor, Raymond Sutterfield III, John Burnside III, Crockett Burnside, Brandon Sutterfield, Kaitlyn Burnside, and Kathryn Burnside; two great-great-grandchildren, Sophia Jean Gregory and Jacob Marshton; four sisters, Jimmie Nell Hamilton (Sharky) of Furlow, Arkansas, Sue Graham (Buddy) of Montrose, Arkansas, Rita Barbee (Charles) of Montrose, Arkansas, and Sandy Nearen of Mt. View, Arkansas; two brothers, Doyle Cotton (Sue) of Ft. Worth, Texas and Kenneth Cotton (Janie) of Little Rock, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant sons; first husband, Ed Pruitt; second husband, David Long; third husband Mack Hopkins; a sister, Inez Cooper; and four brothers, Raymond Cotton, Lavell Cotton, Dan Cotton and Billy Wayne Cotton.
Funeral services for Mirtis Ailene Miller will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2014 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Rodger Hooker will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Roller-Citizens.
Pallbearers are John Burnside II, David Burnside, Ben Jackson, Richard Sutterfield, Chris Smith, and Mike Hopkins.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
Baby sis. My heart cries because i love you and miss you you were my family for many years now you've gone to a better place and your with mack once again and all who have traveled on before you. I'll be seeing you again and we will go dig wild flowers in the woods like we used to.
Allene's family know you have lost a treasure. My Mother was the postmaster at Snow Lake, Mildred Laureles and we thought of Allene as family, as she treated us like her kids. We all loved her very much.Patsy remember you and Peggy Ann and of Michael and Michelle. Was close to Shirley also. Praying God wraps his arms around each of you and give you comfort at this time.
Hop, Michelle and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know there is nothing I can say that will ease the heartache you feel now. Losing your mama leaves a void in your heart that words can't help. Hopefully you can find some peace knowing she is in the arms of God, walking those streets of gold and is no more pain. Love you Hop. I will help you through this any way I can.
Joyce
So sorry to read this sad news. Our sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May she rest in peace with the angels watching over her.
I have known Ailene since 1967, when I went to work for the Helena Post Office. She was then, and always has been a dependable hard worker and a good friend. An obsticle might get in her way, but she was still a happy, friendly person. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go with you, the family..
Mike an michelle an family im so sorry to hear we have lost your mother an a friend to many who was blessed to have known her.I will always remember Mrs. Ailene staying with me an my sister Jenise when she deliverd the mail to Snow Lake Ar.May god be with the family during this time an may Mrs, Ailene rest in peace. Sincerely Rodney Laureles
Fond memories of going on mail runs with Baby Sis when I was a kid.
Paryers are flowing your way.