Doris "Peggy" House

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Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 E. College Ave.
Batesville, AR  72501
Thursday, March 5, 2015
5 to 7 pm
Service Schedule
Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
629 Allen Chapel Road
Batesville, AR  72501
Friday, March 6, 2015
2 pm
Cemetery
Egner Cemetery
Allen Chapel Road
Salado, AR  72575
Memorial Contributions
Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church
629 Allen Chapel Road
Batesville, AR  72501
Doris "Peggy" House

of Batesville, AR

June 27, 1936 - March 1, 2015

Doris ''Peggy'' House, 78, of Batesville, died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at White River Medical Center.

She was born on June 27, 1936 in Jamestown, Arkansas and was the daughter of James A. Elms and Mildred (Burks) Elms.

Going to ballgames and watching sports on television was some of her favorite things to do. She not only played softball, she coached as well. She enjoyed reading and called her children every day without fail. She retired from data processing at White River Medical Center after 35 years of service and was a member of the Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Scott House and his wife, Patsy of Jonesboro; her daughter, Holly Seymore and her husband, Jerry of Batesville; three grandchildren, Taylor Phillips, Chet Seymore, and Whitney McGinty; and three great-grandchildren, Aidan McGinty, Jade McGinty, and Lunden McGinty. She is also survived by one brother, Mac Elms and his wife, Carolyn of Pine Bluff; one sister, Flora Carey and her husband, Bob of Batesville; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chester House; and two brothers, Jimmy Elms and Granville Elms.

Pallbearers will be Taylor Phillips, Chet Seymore, Austin Carey, Andrew Carey, Jeff Stubbs, and David Cartwright.

Honorary pallbearers are Kim Phillips, Ellis Rogers, Dr. Greg Neaville, Dr. J. D. Allen, Dr. Ronald Lowery, Dr. Seth Barnes, Gary Britten, and Charlie Wade.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Landers and Bro. James Forlines officiating. Burial will follow at Egner Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Allen Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 629 Allen Chapel Road, Batesville, AR 72501.

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28 Condolence(s)
Sue Harmon
Bethesda, AR
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Doris at the hospital for years. She was a very caring and giving lady. She had a heart of gold and will be missed.

Sue Harmon
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Doris at the hospital for years. She was a very caring and giving lady. She had a heart of gold and will be missed.

Peggy Traw
Batesville,
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying times. I worked with her a long time. She was a good person and will be missed.

Jerry & Vera Byrd
Batesville, AR
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Always enjoyed her sweet disposition at church. We will all miss her but her heavenly celebration has already begun.

Mike & Debbie Rees
Lakeview, AR
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Doris was such a blessing to our family especially for our 2 daughters (Mandy & Ambur). She supported them in Softball and we knew she always prayed for them. Doris touched a lot of peoples lives and she will be missed. Sending our sympathy - Love Deb and Mike Rees

Sarah and John Nail
Greenwood,
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

We enjoyed many fun times with Doris at the ballpark. The world has lost a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. You are in our prayers.

norma candler
batesville, AR
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Scott & Holly sorry for ur loss, loved ur Mother, God Bless u & all of family, God Bless.

Martha Ackerman
Gray, TN
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

My Dear Doris, I know you will be so missed. I loved the years that we worked together at WRMC and the fact that we shared our birthdate and it was always an honor.
My prayers are with your family and friends. May God wrap you in his wings and keep you safe.
Love you, Martha

jane smith
cave city, AR
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

So sorry Holly for your loss ,you are in my Prayers,,an all your Family,Love you Holly an Jerry,¢¾

Debbie Fisher
Batesville,
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Doris was a special lady. I'll miss seeing her smiling face at church. Praying for your family.

Pam Stephens
Batesville,
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Scott and Holly I'm so sorry for your loss, your momma was a great person and she will be missed. Prayers to your entire family.

Pam

Danny and Pam Trail
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Please accept our sincere sympathy. One of the things I will miss is her smile and laugh. She was a wonderful person. We will miss her being a part of our church family but we know she is with those she loved in heaven.

Melissa Spence
Richmond,
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Seems like just yesterday she was coaching out softball team. Such a great woman. Prayers for your family.

Dennis Cranford
livonia, MI
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

So sorry for your lose Scott and your family praying for you during this time

Steve Phillips
Norman,
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

My thoughts and Prayers to all the family. Doris was a special lady.

Cathy Jordan Herndon dean
Batesville,
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

She was a very nice lady when I worked with her years ago at Wrmc she was on the business dept and I was in nursing. She would always smile if she met you in the hall prayers are with her family at their time of loss!

David and Jennifer Elms
Fayetteville, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Peggy was a beloved cousin who loved all the family. She and Flora would come to Fayetteville every year to visit and go to a razorback basketball game. She will be greatly missed!

David and Jennifer Elms

T.L and Mollie Jenkins
White Hall, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

To the family of Peggy, we are friends of Mac's we are sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. May you feel the warmth of God's loving arms around you today and the days ahead.

Patsy G. Wilson
Locust Grove, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Doris and I were friends most of our lives and enjoyed many good times together. She was a special person and I know I will miss her. Please accept my sympathy in your loss.

Harlon & Shirley Martin
Batesville, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015


Flora, Mac and Family,

We are so sorry about Doris passing.
We have a lot of good memories of the Elms family. We will miss Doris.
Our thoughts and prayers.

Lori Burks Haynes
Sand Springs,
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Very sad to hear this news. Loved her smile(grin). You will be missed cousin Peggy.

Lori Burks Haynes

Cindy Nelson
, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Scott, Holly, and family. Bill and I are do sorry for your loss. Doris was a sweet person and I know you will miss her much.

Carole
Newark,
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Monday, March 2, 2015

To a great woman and Coach!!! You will be missed by many!! They must needed a coach in Heaven!!!!!

Olin & Coleen Greenfield Dobbs
Austin, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

She was a very wonderful lady and will be missed by all that knew her.

Katrina Rowe Fudge
Batesville, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

What a sweet lady. Heaven is celebrating to have her Home! I worked with Doris for years at the hospital. She will be missed. Just know we are praying for the family.

Deborah Wyatt
Batesville, AR
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Sorry sorry for your family's loss. Sending thoughts send prayers your way.

Ramona Bowers Arnold
Jacksonville, NC
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Scott and Holly,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I have very fond memories of her. May God bless you and your families during this difficult time.

Mary Ann (Street) Harvill
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Monday, March 2, 2015

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Doris was a great person and I have good memories of working with her at WRMC.