Lorine Lumpkin Padgett

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Graveside at Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Hwy 64
Marion, AR  72364
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
11:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
Lorine Lumpkin Padgett

of Maumelle, AR

December 29, 1933 - August 22, 2015

Lorine Lumpkin Padgett, 81 of Maumelle, AR and previously of Memphis, TN passed away on Saturday August 22, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was an only child born on December 29, 1933 to A.J. and Mary Alice Lumpkin and grew up in Marion, Arkansas.

She was a graduate of Marion High School where she was the drum major and member of the basketball team. Lorine attended the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Survivors include her daughter Kenny Padgett Van Patten and husband Jeff of Maumelle, son Mike Padgett of Melbourne and son Hal Padgett and wife Betty of Memphis. Grandchildren include Will Van Patten and wife Cameron of Carrolton, Texas, and Katie Van Patten of Maumelle, and Victoria Padgett and Michael Padgett of West Memphis and great-grand child, Kenny Garcia. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Joe Harold Padgett of Memphis and her special friend for almost twenty years, Harold Cashon of Memphis.

After college, she moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where she worked as a bank teller and later worked for NBC in Memphis. She worked as buyer in the lamp department for Goldsmiths and later served as Deputy Treasurer for Crittenden County.

She loved watching the Razorbacks, playing bridge, drinking iced tea, watching Dancing with the Stars. Earlier in her life she loved traveling all over the world and cruising.

She dealt many health obstacles and surgeries in the past 20 years and did it with dignity and enormous strength. The family would like to thank many special doctors, nurses and special caregivers who helped her in the last few months of her life. The family is thankful that her suffering on this earth has ended and she is with her Heavenly Father.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Marion United Methodist Church, Maumelle First United Methodist Church, St. Jude Children's Hospital or your favorite charity.

A graveside service and burial will be Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR with Beth Waldrup officiating.

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Nannette Baker
Marion, AR
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

We wish to extend our condolences to the family at this time. May you be comforted by the promise of the resurrection and the knowledge that soon death will be no more and never again will we have to bury our loved ones. God makes this wonderful promise to is at Isaiah 25:8 where it states that he will "swallow up death forever." I hope you find solace in these words.

Cookie Anderson
Orlando, FL
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Fond memories of this special lady, who was the mom of a very special friend, Kenny, who always welcomed us kids into her home. Heaven gained a beautiful angel on 8/22 and I know she will watch over you all. Love and prayers for peace and comfort during this time. Love you - Cookie

Gwyn Padgett
Las Vegas,
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Monday, August 24, 2015

Rene , you will always be an American Icon, in my eyes. With your strength and determinantion the good Lord had to tske time in preparing your wings. He knew these wings needed to be precise to show your beauty and confidence. May you walk freely, smile much and laugh often as your are welcomed amongst your family & friends. You are missed more than words can say... May God keep you close, bless every wish and may you rest in peace. You touched my heart. Always, My deepest condolences to the family, may the CELEBRATION Of The Life & Times of Lorene Lumpkin Padgett bring you heart felt laughter to carry you through the days ahead. Just remember, you carry her in your hearts, and a part of her is alwsys thete... This i pray, tor help you though the days.... love. Gwyn

Dot Nance Buchanan
Marion, AR
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Monday, August 24, 2015

I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers
will be with you