Mildred L. DeRousse

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Sunday, September 14, 2014
6:00 till 8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Monday, September 15, 2014
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Dongola Cemetery
Hwy 74 West
Marshall, AR  72650
Mildred L. DeRousse

of Marshall, AR

May 12, 1918 - September 11, 2014

Mildred L. DeRousse, age 96 of Marshall, Arkansas slipped peacefully into God's arms on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Highland Court in Marshall, Arkansas, surrounded by family, friends and the caring staff of Highland Court.

Mildred was born in DeSota, Missouri on May 12, 1918 to Charles and Leona (Rohlfing) Calliott, the youngest of five children. Her brothers: Henry Calliott, Joe Calliot, Chubby Calliot, and her sister, Ernestine Myers preceded her in death.

She married Lawrence G. DeRousse on May 17, 1942 and enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Lawrence passed away in 2000. Mildred is survived by two children and their spouses: a daughter, Susan and Dan Dietz of Blue Springs, MO, and a son, Larry and Doris DeRousse of St. Joe, AR. She has three grandchildren: Chad DeRousse of St. Joe, AR, Dan Dietz of Warrensburg, MO and Laura (Ben) Schaumberg of Kailua-Kona, HI, and five great-grandchildren: Benjamin Schaumberg of Independence, MO, Ryan Schaumberg of Kailua-Kona, HI, August Dietz, David Dietz and George Dietz, all of Warrensburg, MO. Mildred is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she thought of as her ''other kids''.

She was a member of the Marshall Methodist Church. Mildred enjoyed the fellowship of her church family and enjoyed attending the services as long as her health allowed.

Funeral services for Mildred will be 10:00 AM Monday, September 15, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Mike Proctor officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, September 14, 2014 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Dongola Cemetery near Marshall.

Pallbearers will be Danny Myers, Butch Myers, Jerry Myers, Chad DeRousse, Dan Dietz and Bobby Younger. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Myers, Dr. Brian Blair and the staff of Highland Court.



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Gary & Rose Craig
Leslie, AR
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Monday, September 15, 2014

Larry and Doris, our sympathy goes out to you. Didn't hear of Mom's passing until on email this morning. Prayers and concerns go out to the family. We know she is at peace now.

Linda King
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, September 14, 2014

So sorry to hear about mom. Always enjoyed talking to her she treated me like I was family;
Always a smile will remember the good times we had
Very special person
Love u all
Linda King

Mary Calliott Ades
Germantown,
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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Larry and Doris, Susie and Dan and your families, I am very sorry to hear about Aunt Mildred's passing. I will remember all of you in my prayers. Mary

Family of Nellie Tackett
Marshall,
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Prayers for the family and friends. Congratulations on your new home for Mildred...watch for us...we will be home later...

Nellie Mills
Harrison, AR
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

We are so sorry for this loss. Know that we are praying for comfort and we love you all lots.

Buddy, Nellie, Chelsea and Hannah

Gary & Terri Talley
Maumelle, AR
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Such a beautiful lady, always with an open door and a helping hand to all she came across. Hard to imagine how many lives she touched, will be missed by many old friends and new friends.

Randy & Vickie Rainbolt
St. Joe,
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Doris and Larry,
We are so sorry to hear about Mom. She was a great lady and will be missed by all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!

Patti Bohannon
St. Joe,
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Saturday, September 13, 2014

Larry, Doris & Chad, we are so sorry for your loss. Outr thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jody and Steve Thornton
Marshfield, MO
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Larry, Doris, and Chad, we are so sorry for your loss of your mom and granny. We feel blessed to have known Mildred. She was a sweet and kind hearted lady, and she will be missed.

Earl & Faye
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Larry, Doris and Chad,
We were so sad to hear about Mrs. DeRousse. She was such a sweet lady. We always enjoyed visiting with her. She had a lovely smile for everyone. I know how special she was to you all and you to her. You are all in our prayers. We love you!

Doris Williams
Timbo, AR
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Friday, September 12, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Mildred's passing. She was a dear friend when we attended at Marshall, as was Lawrence.

Mary Jane Horton
Leslie, AR
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking of you.

Vance Lee Hubbard
Conway, AR
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Friday, September 12, 2014

Doris and Larry, it was sad to read of Mildred's passing, we considered her a good friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vance