Rexann Oller

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Rexann Oller

August 30, 2014

Rexann Oller, age 85, formerly of Russellville, passed away on August 30, 2014. She was born on February 20, 1929.

Rexann had a long and successful career as an English and Humanities teacher at Arkansas Tech University. She had a positive influence on thousands of students that set under her tutelage. Rexann strongly valued education and endowed several scholarships enabling many students to further their educational studies. She served on or was a member of: Arkansas Teachers of College English, ATU Theater Guild, Cardinal Key Club, and was the Black Student Society sponsor.

Rexann enjoyed being involved in the community. She was a member of the Community Concert Association, the Arkansas Orchestra Guild, the Arkansas River Valley Arts Council and the Arkansas Democratic Party.

Rexann was an active member of Central Presbyterian Church in Russellville, Arkansas until her health began to fail. Her Christian faith was important to her and she lived out her faith both, in her personal and professional life.

She is survived by her sister, Adele Hardgrave, of Little Rock, her nephew, Robert (Bob) Hardgrave and his wife, Kathy Hardgrave, of Little Rock, her niece, Carol Vestal and her husband, Chad Vestal, of Russellville and several great and great-great nieces and nephews.

A private family burial service will be held at Beebe Cemetery, in Beebe, Arkansas, on Sunday, September 7, 2014. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300.


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Amy Warren Fisher
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

I was very fortunate to have had Ms. Oller for several humanities classes in college. She was always very interesting to listen to and cared about her students. She was a wonderful lady.

Kimberly Hurdle Luningham
Russellville, AR
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Monday, September 8, 2014

An amazing teacher. She could tell tales of people and places that made you want to keep listening for hours. Took every class of hers that I could and always sat on the front row. She was a wonderful lady and the best teacher I ever had.

Linda Elliott
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, September 7, 2014

For several recent years, Miss Oller was the roommate of my mother, Thalia Jones, Her smile, sense of humor, sweet spirit, kindness and sincere interest in others were an inspiration to our family. We loved her & will miss her.

Ralph Boen
Russellville, AR
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Rexann was my first piano teacher and an excellent one. I was fortunate enough to attend several musical events at Tech with her during her last years in Russellville. I will always remember her fondly.

Michael Gillum
, AR
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

I was lucky to have classes with Miss Oller. Once in a great while I used to go by her house near First Baptist and say "Hi". Sometimes I'd see her outside. I wish I had gone by more often. Giod's rest and peace, Miss Oller.

Ginnie & Van Tyson
Atkins, AR
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

We will miss Rexann as one of our Arkansas Tech family.