Lena Ernestine Collier

of Elkins, AR

June 6, 1926 - July 20, 2020

Lena Ernestine Collier, 94, of Huntsville, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 in Huntsville. She was born on June 6, 1926 in Sedan, Arkansas to her parents, Edwin Samma and Nora (Petty) Samms. Lena was a restaurant owner before she started working at the boy's home. She loved to spend time with her family and going out to eat.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Nora Samms, husband Herbert Collier, and daughter Lorita Megee.

Lena is survived by her two sons, Pete and wife RuthAnn Dunham of Arlington, Texas and Jerry and wife Wilda Dunham of Fayetteville, Arkansas, one daughter Virginia Beavers of Morrows bough, North Carolina, one son in-law Bill Megee of Cross, Arkansas, six grandchildren Mike and Trina Megee, Melinda and Rick Gulledge, Crystal Dunham, Shelly and Jason Rogers, Kelli and Jason Whiete and Lisa Barron, thirteen great grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren, and other family members and friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ernie Heymsfield, Jim Justus, Charles Johnson, Guy Wilcox, Richard Nickell, and Mike Megee.

Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:00 p.m., on Friday, July 24, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Elkins, Arkansas. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, July 24, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Elkins, Arkansas , with Bro. Rex Griffin officiating.

We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Burial will be at Fayetteville National Cemetery on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., National Cemetery restrictions will be 10 people and face masks are required.

Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville 701 Rogers/P.O. Box 348, Clarksville, Arkansas 72830 479-754-2201, Fax 479-754-2203

Service Information
Visitation
Visitation
First Baptist Church of Elkins
1960 N. Center Street
Elkins,  AR 72727
7/24/2020 at 1:30-2:00 p.m
Service
Funeral Service
First Baptist Church of Elkins
1960 N. Center Street
Elkins,  AR 72727
7/24/2020 at 2:00 p.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Fayetteville National Cemetery
700 S. Government Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com