Earla Dean Stinson

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Memorial Service
Barcelona Road Baptist Church
390 Barcelona Road
Hot Springs Village, AR  71909
Saturday, April 10, 2021
3:00 p.m.
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CARTI
8901 Carti Way
Little Rock, AR  72205

Earla Dean Stinson

of Hot Springs National Park, AR

January 14, 1936 - March 29, 2021

Earla Stinson, 85, of Hot Springs entered her heavenly home on March 29, 2021. She was born on January 14, 1936, in Damascus, Arkansas to the late Robert Earl Winfrey and Jetta Mae Hensley Winfrey.

Earla was a hairdresser and owner of Earla's Beauty Shop in Little Rock for 50 years before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed country and gospel music, playing the piano, ballroom dancing, and square dancing. Most of all, she loved the adventure of traveling the country. Upon moving to Hot Springs, Earla volunteered at National Park Hospital and Meals on Wheels. As an active member of her church, Earla's life was greatly enriched when she met her beloved fiance, Lloyd Chapman. They had many fun times watching their grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports and attending their activities and graduations. They continued their travel adventures together on the backroads of Arkansas and to various parts of Texas to see family. She loved nature and God's creation and was always grateful for the opportunity she and Lloyd had to experience the beauty of the countryside. Earla and her family were deeply saddened when Lloyd passed away in the fall of last year. We all loved him dearly and remember him fondly.

The greatest source of joy in Earla's life were her children and her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Earla is survived by her daughters, Jan Denton of Allen, Texas and Sheila Womack of Hot Springs; Five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: Jason Womack (Toni)of Hot Springs and their children Bailey, Jaden, Alyssa, and Remington; Eric Womack (Ashley) of Benton and their children Alexie and Bennett; Jordan Womack (Paige) of Bryant and their daughter Lainey; Natalie Denton of Las Vegas, NV and her sons Noah, Gunner and Miller; Autumn Denton Gollhofer (Josh) of Las Vegas and their daughter Alyssa; her sister, Charlotte Rogers (Glen) of Bee Branch; her brother, Richard Winfrey (Linda) of Bee Branch; and her bonus daughters, Lynn Denton Jones of Little Rock, Kelly Chapman of Houston, and Mitzi Sanders of Freeport, TX.

Preceding her in death are her son David Denton of Little Rock, great grandson Hudson Womack of Benton, brother Robert Lee Winfrey of Morrilton, and her fiance, Lloyd Chapman of Hot Springs Village.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Barcelona Road Baptist Church, 390 Barcelona Road, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Donations may be made in her memory to CARTI of Little Rock.

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Annette & Bob McCaughtry
Schertz, TX
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

May God wrap His loving arms of comfort around you all as you heal from the loss of your Mom. We love you a pray for you daily!!

Haydee Lastra Atkins
Warwick, NY
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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Jan, sending you a virtual hug and sincere condolences to you and family on the loss of your beloved mother. God bless.

Beverly Taber Lawrence
Broken Arrow, OK
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Saturday, April 10, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Earla’s passing. Prayers for Jan and Sheila and rest of family - may God give you comfort in knowing you will see her again in Heaven! What great memories I have of her! What a beautiful lady she has always been!

Lynn Denton-Jones
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, April 8, 2021

We will miss you Earla and you have left a loving hole in our hearts. Earla you were a wonderful, caring and loving bonus mom and even after our marriage ended, you continued to welcome me in your life and family and show me the unconditional love of a mother. Our girls, Natalie and Autumn had such a wonderful "Nina" and you were always there for them. Thank you Earla for your love and caring. We will miss you and love you forever!
Our thoughts and prayers will continue for the entire family left behind.

Jan Jacoway Smith
North Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Dear Jan Sheila and family
I was saddened to see Earla’s obituary in the paper today. She was a wonderful lady and someone who was a very important part of my early life. She was not only an outstanding hairdresser who my mom trusted for so very many years she was also a treasured friend. And as much as mom appreciated her skill their long time friendship was the most important part of their relationship!
I am so sorry or your loss and pray for you all at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jan Jacoway Smith

Pam McMahan O’Neal
Hot Springs, AR
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

I have so many sweet memories of Earla. I first met her when I was in the fourth grade, and her daughter, Jan, became my best buddy in elementary school. I spent so many nights at their home and always was made to feel like family. Earla was always so sweet putting up with mine and Jan’s shenanigans. I remember Earla made Jan and me matching black and white polka-dotted dresses when we went to see the Elvis Presley movie “Spinout” at the
Cinema 150. Earla did a beautiful job of raising her daughters Jan and Sheila. Jan and Sheila are two very hardworking and caring people who have done a wonderful job of taking care of Earla during her lifetime. Earla will always be remembered as a genuinely kind and loving Mother, grandmother and friend to those who were blessed enough to be a part of her life. Earla, you will be missed by all who loved you, but knowing you are no longer in pain and are resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ brings comfort.

Lisa Slager
Dallas, TX
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Though I never got to meet you in person, I knew you to be a super fighter. Jan would walk the Light The Night event year after year for your leukemia battle . While the family you left behind has a hole in their heart-your battle is over and you are victorious,💔😇

Kathy Carothers Bilon
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

I have known the family since I was three years old. I have always admired Earla in how she balanced work and family. She was an example to all of us girls in the neighborhood. We used to sit and play jacks on the front porch of the Beauty shop. We saw all of the little ladies go in to get their hair done and come out with their heads held high knowing Earla had made them feel beautiful. What a wonderful gift to have her fix their hair and be their good friend. I loved how my mother, Earla and our dear friend Marietta stayed friends for so many decades. The legacy they started continues with Jan Sheila myself and my sisters as well as Rita. We are family really in the best way. Earla is with David and her great grandson as well as others dear ones patiently waiting on us to join her. What a grand day that will be. Rest in love Earla until we meet again. Congratulations on getting to the promised land. Love you always.

Nancy Jones
Rogers, AR
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Ms. Earla was such a kind, spirit filled, beautiful lady and leaves behind a beautiful legacy in her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. May God give them comfort, love and strength until we all meet again.

Richard winfrfy
Bee Branch, AR
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Saturday, April 3, 2021

May she rest in place! My beautiful sister and prays for her family.