of Cotter, AR

October 8, 2021

Mrs. Mary Jolene Waddell, age 90 of Cotter, Arkansas passed away Friday, October 8, 2021, in Mountain Home. She was born September 26, 1931, in Bluff Springs, Arkansas, to Dan and Rosa (Treat) George.
Mrs. Jolene Waddell married Mr. Vic Waddell on March 12, 1980.
Mrs. Jolene Waddell is widely known for her specialty pies and salads. She worked 48 years at White Sands Cafe as a cook, waitress, public relations and owner. She retired at the age of 85. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family. She also enjoyed church, traveling, and shopping in Branson, MO. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with Vic, with much holding of hands, and just being together.
She was a Charter member of River of Life Assembly of God church in Gassville, AR.
Mrs. Mary Jolene Waddell is survived by her husband, Victor Waddell of Cotter, one daughter, Judy Thomas, of Gassville, AR.; three sons: Larry Kelley (Milynda) of Flippin, AR., Tom Kelley (Judy) of Mtn. Home, AR., Tim Kelley of Gassville, Arkansas; stepson, Bryan Waddell (Becky) of Nixa, MO., and stepdaughter, Vicki Case (Bob) of Sanford, FL. She is also survived by grandchildren: Damon Coy (Angie), Jennifer Roe (Chris), Bailey Webb (Josh), Jordan and Peyton Case, and Megan Waddell, and many great grandchildren: Justin Coy (Kristen), Andrew and Ellis Roe, and Bently, Gracie, and Faith Webb; plus many special and loved nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Dan George, mother, Rosa George, brothers: Charles, DeWitt, and Horace George, and sisters: Fern, Bonnie, Flossie, and Dessie. Mrs. Jolene Waddell was the last remaining member of her family.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Roller Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, in the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Cox and Bro. Josh Passmore officiating. Interment will follow in Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home.
The family would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the management and staff at Roller Funeral Home and to all the staff at Hospice of Ozarks Hospice House.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com