of Harrison, AR
February 12, 1926 - February 8, 2016
Margaret Louise Yeager, age 89, of Harrison, went home to be with God, Monday, February 8, 2016. She was born February 12, 1926, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (Bowling) Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andy Yeager; and her brother, Ervin Thompson.
Louise was a long time member of First Baptist Church in Harrison. She met Andy Yeager when she was only 15 and they married that same year, September 17, 1941. They were soul mates from the time they met until Andy's death March 3, 2015. He was the love of her life and she was his until his passing.
Louise was a loving mother and a great shopping buddy. She was never afraid to speak her mind, kept Andy in line and if she liked you, she liked you. While not directly involved in Andy's businesses, she helped in the sale barn in the 1940's and their furniture store in the 1970's. She enjoyed caring for her home and decorating. For years, she and Andy went dancing and made many dancing friends. Among their travels, they visited every state except Alaska.
Louise is survived by her son, Terry Yeager and his wife LeBeta of Harrison; her daughter, Sherry Roberts and her husband Ronnie of Harrison; four granddaughters, Stephny Yeager and her fiancé Rodger Martin of Little Rock, AR, Stacey and her husband Glenn Wheeler of Harrison, Beth and her husband Carl Roberts of Omaha, and Brandy and her husband Shannon Garvin of Valley Springs; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation was Wednesday at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home Funeral.
Funeral service was Thursday, February 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church in Harrison with Brother Rob Davis and Bro. Robert Shaddox officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Rodger Martin, Glenn Wheeler, Carl Roberts, Shannon Garvin, Terran Villines, Tyler Roberts, Ethan Garvin, Zane Wheeler and Isaac Garvin.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Tom and Anita Leslie and staff, Harrison Rehabilitation and Health Center staff, Hospice of the Hills staff, Ron and Burlene Hinson, Gary and Brenda Roberts, Amanda Nicholas, Ruth Davis and her Sanctuary Sunday School Class at First Baptist.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR 72602.
Praying for you and your families ly.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Praying for you and family. Great couple together again.
Terry, Sherry, and Families,
I am so sorry that I am unable to attend the service for your sweet Mother, I cherish our friendship and the time spent with her, as we walked in the Mall.
Louise was a beautiful lady and I always marveled at how nice she always looked.
God called her home to be with Jesus, Andy, and all of her family.
God is a healer of the broken hearted, so I pray that you will experience that healing in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are for comfort and peace to all of the family.
Sherry & family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. We know she is with Andy and is completely well and happy in Jesus' arms.
Love,
Bob & Joann
Sherry and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. She truly was Andy's little sweetheart.
God Bless you as you go through your loss.
Jerry & Karen Hardesty
Sherry and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet mother and grandmother. She and your dad were one of a kind and such wonderful people. My parents loved them both. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Bennett and family
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your family member. The Yeager Family is in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief.
She and Andy are dancing with the angels now.
Lifting all of you in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathy. Prayers for the Yeager family.
We used to see Andy and his wife at Half a Hill in Springfield, Missouri and they never missed a dance. Such a lovely couple. We lost a wonderful couple with their passing however now they will be together again.
I missed seeing them having lunch together before Andy passed, now they will be together again and can take up their love of dancing.
My heart goes out to each of you with the loss of such a wonderful lady as your mom/grandmother. Always enjoyed talking with her and know you will miss her dearly! My prayers are with you.
Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I pray that God will wrap you in His arms and comfort you in the days ahead.
Love,
Debbie