of Conway, AR
April 27, 2015
Mildred Beene Langford, 96, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 27, 2015. She was born March 10, 1919, in Greenbrier to the late Sam David Beene and Flossie Mae Cantrell Beene. She was preceded in death by husbands Faber Watson, Leo Martin, and Dalton Langford, daughter Ruth Watson Wilcox, brother Sam D. Beene , sisters, Sarah Ellen Beene, Clarice Beene Wofford Fielder, grandson Sam Wilcox, and nephew Gene Wofford. She was also preceded in death by a very special aunt, Francis Cantrell Denton, whom she loved like a mother.
Mildred lived life to the fullest. She had a keen sense of humor and an incomparable, sharp mind to the very end. She loved all people from all walks of life and this was never more evident than during her many years of employment at the Conway Human Development Center and later as the Director of the Faulkner County Senior Citizens Center. She was lovingly known by most as ''Mama Mildred''. She was generous, a wonderful cook, a serious homemaker and would welcome anyone into her home. There will never be anyone else like her; she was one-of-a-kind and her memory will be treasured forever.
She is survived by her loving son Kelley Watson, son-in-law Kenneth Wilcox, step-children Dalton (Linda) Langford, JoAnn VonEckberg, Vickie (Ray) Glover, three grandchildren Kenny Wilcox (Suzi), Kay Ferguson (Mike), and Suellen Davidson (Pat), a nephew Steve Beene, a niece Luana Beene, several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM Friday, May 1st, 2015 at Roller-McNutt funeral home in Conway with Chaplin Ron Byrd officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery, Springhill, AR. The Pallbearers will be Kenny Wilcox, Steve Beene, Mike Ferguson, Pat Davidson, Vonda Bailey, and Judith Freese.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the entire staff at Hospice Home Care and her two loving care-givers, Judith Freese and Vonda Bailey.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person
Luana and Steve, we are sorry for the loss of your aunt. Prayers are with you.
Oh my what a woman. She had wonderful stories to tell. She will be missed. I will never forget her.
praying for family I am kin to Cantrell
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of, Mrs. Martin. With all her accomplishments, her love and joys, she was an amazing woman! I won't pretend to know what you're going through, but what has helped me deal with the loss of those I love is turning to the Scriptures, something that has been a real source of comfort. One Scripture that gives me hope is John 11:25, which says, " Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." I hope that this verse will also comfort you and, I hope you and your family can get through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beloved mother, grandma and friend. Sincerely, Meryl
My sympathy goes out to the Family of Ms. Mildred, I always enjoyed hearing many sweet and witty stories and especially of her sharp mind.