of Perryville, AR
January 13, 1929 - March 29, 2015
Myrtle Oma Benson-Forrester, 86, of Perryville, AR passed away March 29, 2015. She was born in Bigelow, AR on January 13, 1929 as the fourth of 10 children to Robert Benson and Bertha Pate-Benson.
Myrtle was a homemaker and loved to make quilts by hand. Her children and grandchildren all have one or more pieces of her handiwork.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Alfred Forrester; son, Clarence Forrester; three brothers: Virgil, Isaac, and Loyd Benson; two sisters, Katie Benson and Ruby Shewmake; and son-in-law, Bazel Etzberger.
She is survived by daughters: Carolyn Pedigo (Jack), Polly Etzberger, Peggy Forrester, and Lisa Forrester; son, James Glenn Forrester (Marie); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Lige and James Alfred Benson; and sisters, Thelma Herndon and Jenny Bell Tygart.
Her life will be remembered at a graveside service at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Kennerly Cemetery in Roland, AR. Brother Chester Shewmake will officiate. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. before the service at the cemetery. The arrangements are in the care of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Forrester's family during this time. I never knew her, but her son Glenn and his wife Marie are dear friends of ours. I attended Ms. Forrester's service on Wednesday and was able to learn more about her through the moving words of her great nephew who officiated the service. What a beautiful service to celebrate the fruitful life of a wonderful woman!
I'm so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers for God's comfort and peace.
so sorry , my prayers are with the family.sorry i cant make it, have to work.. Love all of you... Your mother was a wonderful lady.. She will be missed..... Yvonne
Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this season of loss.
So sorry for your lost my prayers are with yall
So sorry to hear about aunt Myrtle. Praying for the family.
So sorry to hear about aunt Myrtle. Praying for the family.
Will be praying for u guys will meet her in heaven someday
Praying for our family !
You are in my prayers so sorry to hear about aunt myrtle
RIP
R.I.P. Aunt Myrtle!! Such a sweet lady. Gone to be with our Angels!!