of Harrison, AR
September 15, 1925 - February 22, 2017
Mavis Vernon Boorem, age 91 of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at her home. She was born in Moro, Arkansas on September 15th, 1925 to Charles Putman and Nellie St. John Putman.
Mavis was of the Christian faith and loved to spend time reading her bible. She was a very hard working woman and had a varied work history beginning when she married and left home to work in Chicago. There she worked in a factory and later they moved to California and picked fruit in the orchards, then on to Lawrence, Kansas where she worked at the Hercules Powder Plant, Stokely Van Camp, and as a cook and a certified nursing assistant. Denver, CO was her last stop before retirement where she worked as a stocker for Natural Grocers. Mavis moved to Harrison in 2008. Before her health prevented it Mavis enjoyed traveling, especially going on a cruise or riding the train. She liked to spend time reading and listening to music.
Survivors include two sons, John (Carrie) Boorem of Kansas City, KS and Ben Boorem of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Judy (Dalton) Williams of Harrison and Elizabeth (Cher) Isely of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Aaron (Lisa) Boorem, Jacob (Darcy) Boorem, Betsie (Donnie) Maxey, Kenneth Rose, David Williams, Deborah White, Benjamin (Catlie) Boorem, Mika Boorem and Lucas (Julia) Isely; great-grandchildren, Isabel Isely and Michael Wayne Rose; one sister, Robbie Wisdom of Eudora, KS; and many other family and friends who will also mourn her passing. The family would like to offer a very special thank you to Legacy Hospice and Mavis' caregivers, Peggy Rowe, Monica Self, Bro. Kerry Liggett, Mary Stevens and Melinda Houlette.
Mavis is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, John S. Boorem and Everett Teague; daughter, Susie Boorem; grandson, Scott Boorem; sisters, Lucille, Eloise, Sammie, Marylee and Cora; and one brother, Noah.
Funeral services for Mavis will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Kerry Liggett and Bro. Luke Isely officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dalton Williams, Aaron Boorem, Jacob Boorem, Betsie Maxey, Ben Boorem, Benjamin Boorem, Lucas Isely, Mika Boorem and Elizabeth Isely. In lieu of flowers at the family's request please send donations to Legacy Hospice, 702 N. Main, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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3 Condolence(s)
Kenneth Rose
Sunday, October 16, 2022
May her soul rest with God in heaven.
Iris Eng (Cripe)
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
No words can put into the world the feelings of love that I have for my precious "Aunt Mae". I had so planned to be at her service. It makes me VERY sad that I cannot be. I just had my cataract removed and a new lens placed. I never realized they would not want me to travel for such a simple procedure. However, since I have to have both done I want it to go as well as possible. I think about Aunt Mae and just how wonderful she was! She told me once, "Of all the kids, you are the most like me." She and I sure share a love for adventure and travel! She loved her kids and Grandchildren beyond description. My heart goes out to my family there. Sure wish I could be there. With much love, Iris "Mary"
Eddie and Pam Cannada
Sunday, February 26, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet lady. Please know that you are in our prayers, and we pray for Gods comfort for you all.