of Hartman, AR

February 24, 1937 - July 21, 2025

Hattie (Smith) Shepherd

Born to George Owen and Gertrude Smith in Altus, Arkansas on February 24, 1937. She passed away July 21, 2025 at the age of 88.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George Shepherd Jr.; parents, George Owen and Gertrude (Brown) Smith; Siblings, JC Smith, Walter Smith of Ozark, Arkansas, Gertie Louise Smith of Kansas and Granddaughter, Ashlond Morrow of Hartman.

Hattie is survived by Blenda (Danny) East of Florida, Carol (Eddie Don) Morrow of Hartman, Arkansas, Deborah (Steve) Estep and Mary Ann (Rusty) Marvel of Coal-Hill, Arkansas; 9 grandchildren, Carrie, Dayla, Amanda, Jeff, Chris, David, Cortney, Triston and Jdon; 16 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Hattie was active within the community, she and George were a huge part of the Coal-Hill Riding Club. She worked tirelessly in the rodeo concession for many years. She loved working at the school and looked forward to seeing those kids everyday. She was a member of the Coal-Hill Assembly of God Church. She was a hard worker on their cattle farm for many years, always feeding, working in the hay, delivery of cattle and or whatever was required. She could drive a tractor as well as any man.

Pallbearers are Jeff East, Clayton East, Chris Estep, David Estep, Triston Marvel and Jdon Morrow.
Honorary are grandchildren.

There is an open visitation at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, July 24th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Funeral Service will be July 25th at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 AM. Burial at Hess Cemetery, Coal-Hill will follow. Gerald Morris Officiating.

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