of Little Rock, AR
March 4, 1914 - July 8, 2007
Flossie Mae McMurry of Little Rock went to be with her Lord, Sunday, July 8, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Millard T. McMurry; a son, Eugene O. Barrett; her parents, Reverend Leonard P. Guthrey, Sr. and Pearl McDonald Guthrey; and a brother, Leonard P. Guthrey, Jr.
She joined Baptist Tabernacle Church in 1947 as organist and served for 42 years in that capacity along with many other activities including preschool children and senior Bible Class. The church later moved west and became Parkway Place Baptist. She was employed by the Arkansas State Hospital for 43 years, at Benton and Little Rock, the last 25 years she was Administrative Assistant to the Commissioner of Mental Health. She was also a member of several Auxiliaries.
She loved to travel and did so extensively. Her travels included Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Israel, and each state in the United States - ''God's beautiful world.'' She loved her Church, her family and many friends and loved to work in her yard - ''A thing of beauty was a joy forever.''
She is survived by two sons, Larry J. McMurry and Randy McMurry; a granddaughter, Erin Whitten and her husband, Ryan; granddaughter, Wendy Anderson and her husband, Todd; and five great-grandchildren; Peyton, Caroline, Libby Claire, Max and Sam.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel (501)224-8300 with Allan R. Greer and James Wilson officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 10.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkway Place Baptist Church, 300 Parkway Place, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211.
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10 Condolence(s)
Rebecca Keenan (Guthrey)
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Flossie was my wonderful Great Aunt who I loved to spend time with when I came to Arkansas to visit my Great Grandparents (Maw and Paw). Aunt Flossie was a wonderful, kind, classy lady. I will always remember the last time I spent time with her (she climbed down into a submarine at age 91 with me and several others in the family!). She was amazing and nothing ever seemed to slow her down. I am thankful that she was in my life and think of her often. I know she is in good company where she is now. I can just hear her giving her younger brother (my Grandpa) a few orders! Lots of Love, Becky
LINDA
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Wendy and family, I just learned of your loss and my heart goes out to all of you. Ms Flossie was such a wonderful inspiration to everyone and she will forever be missed. May God comfort you in this time and may you forever be flooded with those precious memories of her. love you!
Sam and Angell Jones
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
We loved meeting and getting to know Ms. Flossie. She was a very special lady with the sweetest smile. After one visit with her, she made you feel like you had known her for a long time. She was so engaging. Please let the love in your heart and your memories comfort you all.
ruth Deaton
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Flossie had the most beautiful smile, and a wonderful spirit. I attended church with her at Parkway Place Baptist Church, and will miss her so much. She looked forward to going to heaven, so you, the family will meet her again someday. Ruth Deaton
Donna Montgomery Wagner
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Mrs. McMurry employed me at the Arkansas State Hospital in the early seventies. She was a wonderful boss. I attended school with Larry, her son and am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful and kind woman.
Melvadeen (Talbert) & Wayne Friday
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
We send our love and prayers to you on the loss of your loved one, Flossie (or as some called her with love Frostie). We were members of Baptist Tabernacle for many years and loved Flossie. She played for our wedding. She was a wonderful Christian lady. She always had that sweet smile for everyone. Her talent on the organ was a gift from God and she always used that gift for Him. May God give you comfort and peace at this time.
Susan M. Patterson-Worner
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
There will be an empty place in the hearts of many whose lives were touched by your Mother. Your Mother honored all of life by the way she loved those who shared it with her. She will be warmly remembered, deeply missed.
Bobbie Highfill
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Flossie and my Mother were long time friends. Flossie came to mother's (Martha Coates) visitation two years ago and that is the last time I saw her. She was a wonderful person and loved her family and church and friends. I know you will all miss her. God bless and comfort you.
Jana (Breedlove) Hall
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ms. Flossie was such a big part of my life and i will always draw close to those memories. If everyone only had a Ms Flossie in their life - the world would be a MUCH better place. She's playing organ for the angels......
Joyce McCasland
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Glad to have met this Lady...