of Little Rock, AR
October 25, 1964 - June 15, 2017
Priscilla ''Prissy'' Warner Messenger, 52, of Little Rock passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 15, 2017.
She was born October 25, 1964 in Little Rock to Joy Brewer Warner and Evatt Warner, Sr.
Prissy loved her family above all else in life. She enjoyed laughing and making people happy. Many fur friends found a loving home thanks to her generosity. Some people may enjoy knowing that Priscilla was a cheerleader during high school, and one of her dearly-loved gifts was a life-sized cutout of Elvis!
She worked over 33 years for Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, most recently being promoted to the role of Supervisor of CSW Configuration and Support.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Many are trying to understand how life will go on without her: her husband, Robert Franklin Messenger; children: Robert Lee Messenger of Pensacola, Florida, Ryan Knight of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Resa Messenger of Little Rock; three grandchildren: Jasmine Nicole Messenger, Robert Aiden Messenger, and Rilyn Andrew Messenger; siblings: Brenda Thompson, Linda Ward, Evatt Warner, and Troy Warner of Little Rock; lots of nieces and nephews; coworkers at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield; and many other friends.
To honor Priscilla's memory and passion for pets, please consider a donation to a humane society or animal shelter of your choice.
The memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at Brenda's home from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. following the memorial service.
I worked with Priscilla at ABCBS and she was always smiling and a pleasure to work with. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic and her expertise. She was a caring person who will be missed by many. God bless her family and friends during this time.
I am so sorry to here of Prissy's passing. I loved talking to her when we ran into each other. I know she will be deeply missed. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to her family. I have had the honor and privilege working with Priscilla and depended on her knowledge so much. She was always so helpful and took the time to explain things if you didn't understand something. Priscilla was loved by so many people and she will be missed so much! She talked about her family all the time and it was so obvious the love she had for everyone. She touched everyone's life that she came into contact with. Our area will never be the same without her.
Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers..May God give you the strength during this difficult time..
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Priscilla on many different projects here at ABCBS and she was a friend of mine. She always had a smile on her face, and she would help you anyway she could. She will be deeply missed.
Priscilla was wonderful to work with, I have known her for several years and have enjoyed every one of them, she always had a smile on her face and a can do attitude. Everyone loved working with her. She leaves a large hole in our work family and will be missed so very much. Praying for her family to receive peace and comfort for their loss.
Saddened to hear about Priscilla. Prayers for her family.
First, my deepest condolences to Priscilla's family. I know you all loved her very much because her work family at Blue Cross loved her very much as well.
A few years back, I was working on a project and needed Priscilla's assistance. She was always available and glad to help. She took her time explaining things and most importantly didn't give me too hard of a time when I always had to come back for additional help. :-)
Last Tuesday on the 13th, I was fortunate enough to be in the office when her husband and beautiful daughter stopped by. Of course, in true Priscilla fashion, she was walking the two of them around to meet everyone. I was on the phone when she first came by but when she took the time to come back by a 2nd time, I was somewhat impressed. I'm pretty certain tho, it had nothing to do with her family meeting me but had everything to do with me meeting her family.
I will miss Priscilla for many different reasons and one is hearing her laugh. It always sounded like a machine gun going off to me but that is what made it so cute and unique just like Priscilla.
I worked with Priscilla for a short period of time. She was very nice and fun to work with. Even after we worked in different divisions, she always spoke to me in the elevator or hallway. So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
I have no words of comfort other than please keep praying for strength during this tragic time. I have know Prissy since I was fifteen. Our kids are in marching band together & I will really miss sitting with Prissy & catching up. She was such an amazing person that will be terribly missed. Praying for you all.
Teresa
I'm at a loss of words ... have been since receiving the news. I had the pleasure of working with Priscilla early in my career at ABCBS and several times since then on projects what a sweet and hard working individual. I hope and pray, may the many precious memories you all hold bring you peace during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Beverly
Sorry to hear of Priscilla "Prissy" passing. Keeping her family in my prayers.
I recently met Mrs. Priscilla at ABCBS. She was a beautiful lady her smile I will never forget or her kind words. She will be missed dearly.. I would like to send my condolences to her family. Now she is watching over the animals in Heaven. I love you Mrs. Priscilla fly high and smile bright !!!!
I was blessed to get to work directly with Priscilla early in my career at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was my Unit Leader and taught me many things. She was smart, funny, caring and determined. She had a way of making you smile when you were having a bad day and had an infectious laugh. I am so sorry for your loss and pray God gives you strength and comfort during the days and weeks ahead. I know you have many wonderful memories that you will forever hold in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
I have known Prissy since the BCBS days. Our girls go to school together and are friends. Our husbands do work together. She was a great person to know inside and out. We use to visit during the school events. She will dearly be missed. God has gained a great angel to watch over her family and friends.
Bobby and Resa, we will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers thru this trying time.
Eddie, Tammy, and Vanessa Provence
Priscilla and I would have lunch each other here at Blue Cross. In the short time we became good friends. She always had a smile on her face and made you feel special. She was a very kind, generous, loving person. I will miss her in a lot of ways but I will ALWAYS have a special in my heart for her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I met Mrs. Priscilla before I started working at Ark. Blue Cross through my mom Debra. Mrs. Priscilla was a nice lady with a smile! Momma's really going to miss her. To the Warner-Messenger family- I'm very sorry for you loss. I pray that you all are comforted and able to get through this difficult time!
So sorry to hear of Priscilla's passing. I will keep your family in my prayers. She was such a sweet lady and always willing to lend a hand.
I too was shocked to return to work after being off to hear of Priscella's passing. I only knew her from work but she seemed to always have a beautiful smile on her face and seemed very dedicated to her work and her co-workers. I will be praying for all family and her work family. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Priscilla was a great co-worker and always had a kind word for everyone. She will be greatly missed. Praying for peace and comfort for her family and friends.
I was shocked to return to work after few days off & learn of Priscilla's passing. She was a great lady; sweet person who truly cared about her work & her area. I worked with her several times on different issues over the years. She will be missed tremendously by the Blue Cross family. I only knew her through the office but I liked her very much. My prayers for you all & may you feel the love, peace & comfort of God as only He can give.
Blessings,
Tammy Waggoner
My prayers are with your family during the difficult time. I worked with Priscilla here at ABCBS and she was a wonderful person, always with a bright smile on her face. She will be missed.
Extending my most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Priscilla will be missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this dark time. Please know that I will keep the family in my prayers and thoughts.
Priscilla was the nicest per I have know at BCBS. She always had a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed.
Debi Gefell
Robbie & Family - We are truly sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you & your family. Praying the Lord will give you comfort. Love & miss you - David & Christy
I'm gonna miss you and the memories that we had
Loved being around you you was always full of happiness and energy I will never forget our beanie babies collecting or the yardsales .thanks for the memories.love you.
I had the honor of working with Priscilla at Arkansas Blue Cross. She was very bright and a very happy person. I am so sorry for the family's loss and for Blue Cross' loss. She will be missed.
Prissy I don't know what to say. You will definately be missed by all that knew you. My prayers go out to Bobby, Ryan, Resa and the rest of the family. May they as well as all of us find peace in this tragedy. We will always love you even though you did have to have your space. 😇
I was supposed to take care of my baby sister (who, by the way, was ALWAYS stronger than me) it's the natural order of things, the oldest takes care of the youngest. they say God has a plan, they also say He always takes the good ones...I wanna know just who THEY are, and why are THEY always right. I promised you before that I got your back, but I'll always have you in my heart
We are so sorry for your loss.
Im so sorry for your loss. I remember when i wad little girl i lovwd going to aunt Joy so i could see all her girls an play with Prissy pom poms .she will be missed .Prayers go out to famiky an friends
I was very saddened to hear of Pricilla's passing. She was beautiful and very bright and I loved to hear her laugh. I would always call her "Cilla", like Elvis and her reply was always, " Thank ya, thank ya very much"! I worked with her for many years at ABCBS. Such a sweetheart and I know she will be missed by all who knew her.
God will give this Family the strength they will need for the following days ahead
Good night "Cilla". Love you much! Janie
So sorry for your loss, we worked at ARBCBS and she was a sweet person.
Priscilla was a wonderful friend and co-worker. She was always willing to help in any way.It was always a joy to talk to her.I am praying for her family.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sister. May you find peace.
Resa and Mr. Messenger,
It saddened me to hear about her passing away. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers and I am praying the Lord gives you peace and comfort and guidance during this time.
Bobby, I am so thankful that you came into Priscilla’s life and fulfilled her dream of having a true partner. Ryan and Resa, I got to share in your Mom’s excitement and joy before and after you both joined her life. She was so proud of both of you and could not help having a huge smile on her face when she talked about you, which was often. Brenda and Linda, seeing you guys together and from many conversations with Priscilla she cherished having you both as her big sisters. My heart aches for each of you and I pray that the huge hole left in your lives is filled with the many happy memories you have of her and the knowledge that you will see her again. She will be cheering you all on from above.
I had the privilege of working with Priscilla for over 30 years. At different stages of our careers our paths went separate ways but we always ended up back together. I will ever be thankful for our friendship, her encouragement, advice and her tolerating a big bear hug - occasionally. I smile now at the thought of that look that said ‘you know not everyone can get away with doing that’. I will miss her tremendously as will many of our colleagues.
Priscilla and I worked together at Blue Cross. We would often eat lunch together and in those times we would laugh and enjoy each other company. In the short time we had together I noticed that she had the most giving and kindest heart. She always had a smile on her face.
I will miss her at lunch as well being around her. Sending love and prayers to the family in the days ahead.
The Lord took another precious Wife, Mother,Grandmother home.
Life will be difficult, but trust in God that he does have a plan, we may not know the outcome but he does.
We are praying for your Family and we Love you.
Prissy, I know you are with our parents, so that gives me some comfort, but I'm really mad that you took this trip without checking to see if it was OK with the rest of us! I will miss you always and I got your back as you would want me to...
Bobby, Ryan, Resa, Brenda and George, I am so sorry for your loss. Priscilla was such a wonderful person and a joy to work with over the many years at Blue Cross. She was always talking about her family. She cherished each and every one of you so much. She loved showing off pictures of her family too. She will be greatly missed by so many people. I still can't believe she's gone but, I know heaven is a much brighter place with her presence now. My prayers are with all of you and, may the grace of God give you comfort in knowing that one day, you will be reunited with her in heaven. God bless you all ~ Chris
To the family of Priscilla. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Priscilla was a wonderful person who always shared a beautiful smile. We will miss Priscilla. With sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers.