of Batesville, AR
May 27, 1946 - April 17, 2014
Glenna Rider Duty, 67, of Batesville died Thursday, April 17, 2014 at her home.
Born May 27, 1946 in Batesville, she was the daughter of T. N. Rider and Beatrice Bundy Rider.
She enjoyed reading, crocheting and traveling. She was a lifelong Elvis Presley fan attending several Elvis concerts all over the country, including a concert in Las Vegas where Elvis gave her one of his signature scarves. She attended Arkansas College and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy Duty of Batesville; three daughters, Jerrie Richardson of Bethesda, Arkansas, Frankie Jones of Sevierville, Tennessee and Tomacenia Marotta of Batesville; eight grandchildren, Beatrice Edgin of Newark, Arkansas, Rickey Richardson of Batesville, Samuel Hardin of Batesville, Katelyn Hardin of Jonesboro, Nicholas Hardin of Batesville, Emily Sessoms of Sevierville, Michael Marotta of Batesville; and one great-grandchild, Abram Edgin of Newark.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Tony Richardson.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville with Bro. Randy Scott officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Rickey Richardson, James Edgin, Samuel Hardin, Nicholas Hardin, Michael Marotta and Steve Wood.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Greg Neaville, Ken Cross, Amedysis Home Health, Robert Ford, Tony Powell and Frankie Rider.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at the funeral home.
Tommy,
We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our prayers are with you during this sad time. Chaney & Leah Taylor
Sorry for your loss. Ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jerri,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love You
Dear Tommy..the battle is over and your lovely wife won. From rehab, I know how much she meant to you, and how it hurt to see her go through this journey. All is well now my friend, hope to see you soon
Dick Bernard
Tommy and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. She was my friend for many years. God bless you all.
Lori Nicholes
In our thoughts and prayers --The Olen Burrow Family
In my thoughts and prayers
To the Duty/Rider Families:
My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy over the loss of Glenna. May you find comfort in your loving memories and the warmth of family and friends. When we read Genesis 1:28 and 31, we find that sickness and death were not a part of God's original purpose. With this in mind, it is reassuring to know that our Creator plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Revelation 21:3-5; John 5:28, 29) It is our hope that these words bring you a measure of comfort during this difficult time. Once again, please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of Glenna and contemplate the hope of seeing her again.