Ellen Lawrence

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West Helena United Methodist Church
Plaza & 6th Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Church
West Helena United Methodist Church
Plaza and Sixth Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
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West Helena United Methodist Church
109 North 6th St.
West Helena, AR  72390


DeSoto School
497 Thunderbird Dr
West Helena, AR  72390
Ellen Lawrence

of Helena, AR

July 11, 1920 - February 1, 2015

Ellen Carnathan Lawrence, age 94, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Helena. Mrs. Lawrence was born July 11, 1920 at Trenton, Tennessee to the late W.E. Seat and the late Mame Gere Seat. She was a member of West Helena United Methodist Church and a retired secretary for Mohawk Tire and Rubber Company.

She is survived by two sons, Gere Carnathan (Becky) of Helena and Bill Carnathan (Ann Puckett) of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Chris Carnathan, Jeff Carnathan, Lea Carnathan and Kale DeMent; five great-grandchildren, Cade Carnathan, Leah Carnathan, Lawson DeMent, Hampton DeMent and Banks DeMent; one step grandson, Turner Sibley; one step great-grandson Tony Pryor; two nieces, Gwen Newkirk and Nancy Jackson; stepchildren, Sheila Aaron and Steve Lawrence; and special caregivers and friends, Gayle Gatlin and Ann Puckett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Carnathan; husband, Russell Lawrence; sister, Mary Lee Newkirk and brother, Billy Seat.

A service for Ellen Carnathan Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at West Helena United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at West Helena United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Mike Wilkie and Reverend Malissa Maskell will officiate.

Pallbearers are Jeff Carnathan, Chris Carnathan, Cade Carnathan, Lawson DeMent, Ashton DeMent , Banks DeMent and Hampton DeMent, Turner Sibley and Tony Pryor.

Memorials may be made to West Helena United Methodist Church or to DeSoto School.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

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18 Condolence(s)
janet smith
lexa, AR
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Dear gere & bill so sorry to hear about your sweet mother . my prayers are with you and the family . may god watch over you and the family . thinking of you all

Ken Yancey
Jonesoro, AR
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this news. Ms Ellen was a wonderful friend of my Mother, Myrtle Yancey, and mine. She had known me all my life. Heaven is getting a wonderful, sweet lady. My prayers are with you.

Kay Clark Calderone
Hot Springs, AR
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Gere and Chris, and family,

I was so sorry to hear about Ms. Ellen. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the Manor when my mother-in-law Joyce lived there. She was so sweet and that smile of hers was so special. I miss all my friends in the Helena area and I am thankful the good Lord let our paths cross while we are here on earth. Take care,

Kay

Alice King Huskey
Tullahoma, TN
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Gere, Bill, Sheila, Steve, and Family:

So sorry to hear about Ellen—she was a lovely lady and good friend to me and my parents, Bruce and Christine King, for so many years. May the peace that comes from her memories comfort you now and in the days ahead. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Alice

Patsy Snyder
Helena, AR
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Dear Gere & Bill, So sorry about your dear sweet Mom!! I recall her friendship as far back as HANDY DANDY grocery store. We shared the same birthday & we always exchanged cards & phone calls on this day! I truly loved this sweet lady!!

Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Lexa, AR
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

So sorry about this sweet lady, and I know she will be missed by everyone that knew her. Our prayers will be for her family. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib

Janie Scaife
hot springs village,, AR
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Thinking of everyone at this sad time.

Nicholas Davis
Jonesboro, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

We lived across the street from Mrs. Lawrence for about 20 years and we couldn't have asked for a nicer neighbor than she was.

velma. taylor
marianna, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

I velma taylor your cna at crestpark i will miss you mrs ellen lawerence but god love you best

Bob Wright
Helena, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

Gere and Bill, your mother was always one of my favorite people. I know you will miss her as will many others

Dee Davis
West Helena, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

Mrs. Lawrence was a wonderful friend and neighbor and a fabulous bread baker. My heart is broken. I will always miss her. All of you are in our prayers..With deepest sympathy,Alfred, Dee and Nicholas Davis

Myrna Sealy
helena, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

what a pleasure it was to live next door to this sweet lady for 30 years. I could not ask for a better neighbor and friend. I have only good memoriies of her and I pray that you will find peace in knowing that she is at peace now . Myrna

Gerald W Corvin
Dayton, TN
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Monday, February 2, 2015

I am sure my dad knew Ms. Ellen. He was Bill Corvin, a supervisor at Mohawk Rubber Company. He passed back in 1982 and my mom, Johanna Corvin passed away in 2014 at the age of 91. May God bless your family.

Curtis Pettie
Marvell, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

Ms. Ellen was one the nicest people I have ever met. We worked at Mohawk together and I use to visit with her on my mail route. So kind and sweet. I know she will be missed by those who truly knew her. May God bless all her family!!

Cindy Hanley
Helena,
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Monday, February 2, 2015

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Miss Ellen was such a precious lady and will be missed by all that knew her.
Sending prayers
Cindy Hanley

Bill Seat & Family
Covington, LA
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Monday, February 2, 2015

Will be greatly missed.

Susan Wood
West helena, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

I know you will play a perfect around of golf with all the girls from the Ladies Golf Association. I will miss seeing you and getting a hug and smile. God Bless the family during this time.

Pat Williams
Helena, AR
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Monday, February 2, 2015

It's hard to say Good-bye to someone as sweet as Sissy. I will miss her and her wonderful, sweet, always smiling face.