of Harrison, AR

September 15, 1925 - February 22, 2017

Mavis Vernon Boorem, age 91 of Harrison, Arkansas passed from this life on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at her home. She was born in Moro, Arkansas on September 15th, 1925 to Charles Putman and Nellie St. John Putman.

Mavis was of the Christian faith and loved to spend time reading her bible. She was a very hard working woman and had a varied work history beginning when she married and left home to work in Chicago. There she worked in a factory and later they moved to California and picked fruit in the orchards, then on to Lawrence, Kansas where she worked at the Hercules Powder Plant, Stokely Van Camp, and as a cook and a certified nursing assistant. Denver, CO was her last stop before retirement where she worked as a stocker for Natural Grocers. Mavis moved to Harrison in 2008. Before her health prevented it Mavis enjoyed traveling, especially going on a cruise or riding the train. She liked to spend time reading and listening to music.

Survivors include two sons, John (Carrie) Boorem of Kansas City, KS and Ben Boorem of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Judy (Dalton) Williams of Harrison and Elizabeth (Cher) Isely of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Aaron (Lisa) Boorem, Jacob (Darcy) Boorem, Betsie (Donnie) Maxey, Kenneth Rose, David Williams, Deborah White, Benjamin (Catlie) Boorem, Mika Boorem and Lucas (Julia) Isely; great-grandchildren, Isabel Isely and Michael Wayne Rose; one sister, Robbie Wisdom of Eudora, KS; and many other family and friends who will also mourn her passing. The family would like to offer a very special thank you to Legacy Hospice and Mavis' caregivers, Peggy Rowe, Monica Self, Bro. Kerry Liggett, Mary Stevens and Melinda Houlette.

Mavis is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, John S. Boorem and Everett Teague; daughter, Susie Boorem; grandson, Scott Boorem; sisters, Lucille, Eloise, Sammie, Marylee and Cora; and one brother, Noah.

Funeral services for Mavis will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 4th, 2017 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Kerry Liggett and Bro. Luke Isely officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dalton Williams, Aaron Boorem, Jacob Boorem, Betsie Maxey, Ben Boorem, Benjamin Boorem, Lucas Isely, Mika Boorem and Elizabeth Isely. In lieu of flowers at the family's request please send donations to Legacy Hospice, 702 N. Main, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com