of Sidney, AR
December 20, 1910 - December 7, 2010
Atalee Conyers Pounders, 99, of Sidney, Arkansas died Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
She was born to Nathaniel Evans Conyers and Mattie Pearson Conyers at Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, December 20, 1910. After her father's death in 1916, she moved with her mother and four brothers to Sidney. This was home to her for the rest of her life.
She was married to Robert Cecil Pounders, November 5, 1936.
Atalee taught school in White and Sharp Counties before joining her husband in banking in 1941. She continued in the banking profession until 1981 when she retired to private life.
When but a child, she joined the Methodist Church and was a faithful member until her death. She was very active in church and community projects. She was a member of the Extension Homemakers Clubs, and served this organization at the county level as both President and Devotional Leader. She was a member of AARP and Sidney Senior Citizens, where she enjoyed quilting and other activities. She enjoyed reading and had a special love for poetry; she could recite many poems by memory. Atalee enjoyed working with flowers and feeding the birds.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one step-daughter, Marie Pounders Brewer; and four brothers, Pearson Conyers, Lloyd Conyers, Manuel Conyers, and David Conyers.
She is survived by one step-granddaughter, Mrs. David Barber of Nashville, Arkansas; one great-grandson, Dr. Thomas Barber of Austin, Arkansas; three great-great-grandsons, also of Austin; two nieces, Leann Lindsey of Phoenix, Arizona and Annalee Williams of Indianapolis, Indiana; and four great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2010 at Sidney United Methodist and Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Doyle Berckefeldt and Rev. Rob Ernest.
Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Sidney under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City.
Pallbearers are David Barber, Thomas Barber, Rodney Downing, Stephen Lindsey, Kenneth Bachelor, and Kendrich Davis.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 3956, Batesville, AR 72503
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7 Condolence(s)
Paulette Rowden Dockins
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ms. Atalee was a very good friend of my father, Remmel Rowden, before either of them were married. He was a Cumberland Presbyterian preacher and held a meeting at Sidney, I don't know the year, and he and my mother ate a meal in her home. About 15 years ago, I did a drive to raise money for Huntington's Disease Research and Ms. Atalee wrote me a letter telling me about her friendship with my dad, and contributed $300 to the research. I always wanted to meet her, but never did. I have heard only good things about her. What a wonderful example she was for all who knew her! A great lady, no doubt! Sincere sympathy to all who loved her. Paulette Dockins
Tabatha Higgins
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Many wonderful things come to mind when remembering Ms. Atalee, but as a mother one memory stands strong. Upon a visit to show off my new baby girl to Ms. Atalee, she sweetly told me that each day she read the birth announcements in the paper and prayed for each baby that God would protect them, give them a happy home, and that they would turn to Him. What a lady!
Anna Lou Rush(Kelley)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
We my sister Shirley and I have known this sweet lady all of our lives the only person sweeter was our mother 0la.She will be missed not only by her family but the whole town . Such beautiful memories never go away Our prayers are with all of you.
Alan Wright
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
I only knew Mrs. Atalee for a short time, when I was younger while attending the Methodist Church in Sydney, but this was more than enough time for me to see how great of a person she was. She was kind, loving, and caring among other things.
Kenneth & Donna Tiner
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Atalee was without a doubt the most beautiful person I have ever met. You could be having a very bad day, and spend just a few moments with her, and the day just somehow got a lot brighter. Her faith was remarkable and now she is enjoying the rewards of that faith. We will miss her very much.
Benny & Charlotte Dean
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Atalee was an inspiration to many people, and she will be greatly missed. She will really be having a wonderful birthday party now.
Carolyn Matheny Wammack
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
I do not think there was any lady sweeter in Sidney Arkansas then Ms. Atalee. I spent many summers in Sidney with my maternal grandparents Frank and Ruby Griffin. Ms. Atalee always had a smile on her face. She was just a loving person. She is in heaven with not only family members but with my family. There will be a wonderful time up there. May God be with the family during this difficult time.