of PARIS, AR

March 31, 1936 - January 7, 2026

Patricia Nell Newborn, 89, of Paris, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home in Paris.

She was born on March 31, 1936, in Paris to her parents, Charles Finis Stender and Freda Beatrice (Harris) Stender. She was a schoolteacher for many years teaching first grade in Paris and third grade in Alma. She was a member of the First Assembly of God church in Paris, loved working in her flower beds at home, driving down the highways and back roads to Missouri, playing the piano at weddings, funerals and church services and teaching others to play the piano.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles and Jerry Stender

She is survived by her son, Anthony ''Lynn'' Newborn of Paris; two grandchildren, Sandra Smith and husband, Russell of Wichita Falls, Texas and Greg Newborn and wife, Rhaina of Caulksville, Arkansas; four great grandchildren, Alex McCarley and wife, Breanne, Ben Newborn, Gabe Newborn and Ellie Newborn; one great-great grandson, Baker McCarley and several other family members and friends.

Graveside Memorial Service and burial of cremated remains will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Paris officiated by Rev. Thomas Carpenter.

Cremation and graveside memorial service is under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com