of Marvell, AR
April 18, 1941 - July 2, 2014
Elizabeth McLendon Steiner, age 73, of Marvell, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Steiner was born April 18, 1941, in Helena, Arkansas to the late R.E. McLendon and the late Marie Cook McLendon. She was an active member of Hicks Church. She also belonged to the D.A.R., Hicks Ladies Auxiliary and was a longtime member of the Marvell Garden Club. Elizabeth enjoyed lifetime passions for art, music and gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and church member.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert Steiner; one son, Rudy Steiner (Tina) of Bentonville, Arkansas; one daughter, Cathey Burks (Winston) of Bedford, Virginia; five grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Burks Bolling (Patrick), Katherine Cook Burks, Winston Watts Burks, IV, Mary Lucille Steiner and Sarah Elizabeth Steiner; one brother, R.E. McLendon, III (Sandra) of Alexandria, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Lillian Steiner Bass (Calvin) and Anne Steiner Palmer; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, R.E. and Marie McLendon; father-in-law, Traugott Steiner; and mother-in-law, Ida Steiner.
Services for Elizabeth Steiner will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2014 at Hicks Church at the corner of Wallace and Elm Streets in Marvell. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Schaffhauser Cemetery in Marvell, Arkansas. Reverend Al Merchant will officiate.
Pallbearers are Bob McLendon, David Humphreys, Traugott Humphreys, Mike Palmer, Rob Palmer, Watts Burks, and Patrick Bolling.
Memorials may be made to Hicks Church, in care of Ellen Hirsch at 305 Roosevelt, Marvell, Arkansas 72366.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the administration, physicians and staff of Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock; and also to her longtime caregivers, Bessie Bell and Bea Robinson.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 508 Plaza Street, West Helena, Arkansas 72390, (870) 572-2571.
What a fine friend !! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending heartfelt condolences to all who loved her so dearly.
The Scheer family.
So sorry to hear about your mother, Rudy. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Robert, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
My prayers are with you and the entire family. I was very close to Elizabeth and her family growing up. We used to spend hours eating pomegranates from her yard. I have wonderful memories of her It is so hard to lose a loved one.
Sorry to hear about Elizabeth. What a sweet and wonderful woman she was. My prayers go out to the family.
I am sadden to read of the passing of Mrs Steiner. I worked for Elizabeth's mother and dad as well as some of my other brothers during high school and knew Elizabeth when she would drop by the service station owned by Mr and Mrs McLendon in West Helena. She must have been a great person if she was anything like her mother and father whom I have great memories of. My prayers are with the family at this time.
Cathey and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. Knowing the daughter she raised she must have been a great person!
I am saddened by the passing of another friend and classmate. Bobby and family we will miss her as you will. Take comfort in knowing she will be remembered by many.
John McClendon
Class of "59'
To Bobby & family,
Elizabeth was a beautiful person inside and out who helped us appreciate the beauty of this world through her art and flowers (especially her roses). Our prayer is that God grants you all peace through knowing that she is in a place where she no longer suffers from the ills of her physical body, but has been given a new body in Christ. Love to all.
Ben & Lou Ann
I treasure the memories of Liz. Good person. Pretty girl. Fun classmate. Wonderful parents.
Please know that we have the family on our minds and in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. God bless!
We were very sad to hear about our friend and classmate of 1959. Our prayers are with her family at this time. Marvin & Kathy Delk
Mr Steiner,
I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am for the lost of your wife. She was such a sweet person. I will mist seeing her when she comes in for her doctor visits at dr frederick's office. . I will miss talking to her. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless!
Annette
Words cannot be said that will relieve your pain of loss, all we have are precious memories. I was in Elizabeth's graduating high school class, I remember she was not only smart but very classy I'm sorry for your loss and hope Father Time will help you heal.
Don't think of her as gone away, her journey's just begun. Life holds so many facets; this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, from the sorrow and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing that we could know today, how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the
hearts of those she touched. For nothing loved is ever lost, and she was loved so much.
Bobby and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bobby and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Elizabeth was not only a classmate but a very good friend. She, Margie and I had good times together.
I'm so sorry about Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dear Mr Steiner, Cathie and Ruddy, Loosing a spouse and mother is so very hard. We share your loss with continual thoughts and prayers. Past memories will bring you comfort. She is at peace now, and will enjoy eternal life with her mother and those gone before.
Holding you all in our hearts and prayers. Love to all,
Suzanne, Cameron, Nicole, Ian, Philip and Logan
So sorry to hear about my fellow classmate from Helena Central High, Class of 1959. Elizabeth was a special lady and will be missed by any whose life she touched.
Mr. Bobby so sorry to hear about Mrs. Elizabeth passing . Praying for you and your family . God Bless each of you .
To the Steiner Family,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Elizabeth, my friend and classmate. May God comfort you while you walk through this valley. You are in my prayers.
Ken Yancey
Central Class of '59
Mr Bobby, So sorry to hear of Ms Elizabeth passing away, I know she is in Heaven with many other Family and Freinds, She was always such a sweet nice Lady. We will be praying for you and the family.
Dearest Cathey,Winston, Anna, Patrick, Kate, and Watts,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of Cathey's Mom but glad she no longer suffers. Please know we love you and are with you in spirit. It is not easy to give up your Mom. We know you will rejoice in your many wonderful memories and know that she is now dancing in the meadows of eternity. Please give our best to Mr. Steiner, and may God bless all of you.
Love,
Pat & Mike Rieley
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim , Diane Clarence, Ruth Maxine Mayer & families
Time takes away the edge of grief but memory turns back every leaf. Gone from our lives, one so dear but in our hearts forever near.
With heartfelt sympathy wishing you peace and comfort in the midst of your sorrow.
Love,
Clay & Ida Hammack