of Harrison, AR

June 18, 1947 - November 16, 2025

Kathryn 'Kathy' June Madewell , age 78, of Harrison, AR passed away with family by her side on Sunday, November 16, 2025 in Harrison, AR. She was born on June 18, 1947 to Verlin L. and Hester E. (Sims) Brisco in Dogpatch, AR.

A lifelong resident of Newton and Boone County, Kathy married the love of her life, Colonel 'Cob' Madewell on November 12, 1965 in Harrison, AR. She spent her time helping Cob operate Madewell Auto Sales, working at Levi's, Johnson Manufacturing and Film Transit, among other places. Along with spoiling her grandkids and great grandkids, she enjoyed playing bingo, listening to music and collecting owls.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sandra Russell of Green Forest, AR and Kelly Chambers (Allen) of Harrison, AR; seven grandchildren, Alysa Wyatt (Alex), Bryanna Russell, Lakyn Chambers, Landon Chambers (Roger) and Clay Chambers and four great grandchildren, Russell, Opal, Ellis and Gus Wyatt.

She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Hazel Harding & Dona Madewell; long time member of her family, Scott Russell and a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Rex Madewell, Tommy Harding, Tom Madewell, Roy & Lucille Webb, John Frank & Hildred Madewell, Earl & Vivian Smith; nephews, Sherman Smith & Joe Harding; niece, Mallory Lee and great nephew, Clay Clark.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am with the funeral following at 11:00am, both at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Jamey James officiating.

Interment will be at Jasper Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Allen Chambers, Alex Wyatt, Landon Chambers, Roger Hood, Clay Chambers and Tim Roberson

Honorary Pallbearers are Scott Russell, Dr Tom Langston & staff and the staff at Countryside Assisted Living in Harrison, AR.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com