of Little Rock, AR

February 15, 1931 - August 1, 2020

Ella Viola "Ella V" Smalley, 89, of Little Rock, passed away August 1, 2020. Ella was born February 15, 1931, in Norman, Oklahoma to the late Dale and Gladys Wood.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, James "Jimmy" Smalley, two brothers; Dale and Bob Wood, and a son-in-law, John Savage.

She is survived by two daughters; Janis Savage and Glenda Bloxom (Andy), three granddaughters; Ashley Thomas (Hadyn) Bridget and Candee Bloxom and one great-granddaughter, Dempsey Thomas and very special friends; Paul and Vivian Spann.

Ella V and James were longtime Little Rock residents and members of Pulaski Heights Baptist Church until their health required them to relocate to Benton to be closer to their girls.
Ella V worked for UALR after raising her girls and later enjoyed selling Avon and taking care of Jimmy.

Visitation will be Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. hosted by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, (501) 315-0700. At Ella V's request during this pandemic only a small graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. Dr. David James, a close family friend, will preside.

The family requests any memorial gifts be made to Baptist Collegiate Ministries of the Arkansas State Baptist Convention, 10 Remington Drive, Little Rock, AR 72204.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com