of Scranton, AR
June 17, 1950 - April 26, 2021
Mary Lucille Koch, 70, of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Russellville, Arkansas. She was born on June 17, 1950 in Paris, Arkansas to her parents, Jim and Athie (Pearson) Thompson.
Mary worked as a Registered Nurse for Tyson Foods in Clarksville and was a member of St. Meinrad Catholic Church and Mother's Society in Prairie View. She loved to go to the casino in her free time.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one sister, Emma Sue Thompson and three brothers, Jimmy Thompson, James Thompson and Norman Thompson.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Daniel Koch of Scranton; three sons, Bryan Scott Koch and wife Patti of Scranton, Kelvin Koch of Scranton and Michael Koch and wife Carla of Scranton; two sisters, Brenda Thompson of Russellville and Judy Thompson of Russellville; three brothers, Billy Joe Thompson of Subiaco, Wes Thompson of Subiaco and Herb Thompson and wife Charlotte of Little Rock; 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
A memorial rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Meinrad Catholic Church in Prairie View.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at St. Meinrad Catholic Church officiated by Fr. John Miranda. Burial of cremated remains will follow in St. Meinrad Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
We are complying with the church guidelines and all attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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43 Condolence(s)
Delta Warren
Monday, May 3, 2021
REST IN PEACE sweet lady! I will always hold a special place in my heart for you!! You will forever be missed by many. I love you always!!!
Wanda Criss
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Sorry to hear about Mary! She was a very sweet woman! She will be greatly missed! Love and prayers for the family!
Kathy Wages
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Such a great person who cared for so many.You will be missed. Condolences to the family.
Carl & Karen Hart
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out Danny Koch & Family. You are all in our PrayersðŸ™ðŸ™
Carl & Karen Hart
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Our deepest condolences go out to Danny Koch & Family. You’re in our PrayersðŸ™
Justin Vanleuvan
Friday, April 30, 2021
You will be greatly missed grandma mary. Love from little bobby.
Lauren VanLeuvan (Koch)
Friday, April 30, 2021
Gma you are and will forever be my best friend! We never made peace with each other while you were here. It kills me everyday!!! I love you so much. I hope to see you again one day. But for now God has you by the hand instead of us. RIP gma Mary you will be greatly missed!!!!
Rick and Mary Snow
Friday, April 30, 2021
Deepest sympathy for the family. Thoughts and prayers for all.
Carol Ahne Trusty
Friday, April 30, 2021
Prayers for the family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Vianka Lands
Friday, April 30, 2021
RIP Mary u were one of kind always there. I love u forever.
Jennifer Campbell
Friday, April 30, 2021
I will NEVER have so much respect for anyone like the respect I have for u....I may not have told u or have shown u but, u have given my children more than I EVER could in a lifetime and for that....I WILL NEVER forget u EVER!!! U took my children in with open loving arms and I'm so GRATEFUL for that!!! U have ALWAYS been the MIRACLE WORKER....as a person...and as a Nurse!!! U will be very much missed...but I'm so glad u not suffering the pain anymore...may u rest in peace!!!
Frank Norman
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
I’m so sorry to hear about sweet Mary. Always very nice when we visited as kids. My prayers are with all the Koch family.
Cathy Barnes
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mary, I am going to miss you so much, you were such a good friend at the hospital and at Tysons, I've known you forever. You are truly an angel now.
Payten Long
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Praying for the Koch family. She was such a sweet lady. Prayers for peace and comfort through these hard times.
Wes thompson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Rest In Peace little sister give mom and dad a hug for me.
Jorjanna "Claunch" Robinson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
So sorry to the Koch family for your loss. I'm glad I got to see her at our class reunion.
Leslie Jenning
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mary you was such amazing person that I loved visiting and have know many years your going to be missed by so many
Danna Taylor
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mary you're going to be Miss. You was a wonderful wife mom and grandparent that anybody could have. Love you so much
Danna Taylor
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
You are going to be really missed by many many people especially me you touch my heart you put me in mind of my mom so much you're kind heart you would do anything for anybody in this world I love you very much Mary see you again one day
Eugene and Patti Wewer
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
We are very sadden with the loss of Mary. Mary was an asset at our plant and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary’s family.
Terri Yarbrough
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mary I am gonna miss you so much. You were such a sweet lady, always there to talk to whether it be a work problem or personal problem. I will always love you. My condolences and prayers go out to your family and everybody that got to know this sweet lady.
Charles & Debby Cravens
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Prayers for Mary’s family and everyone who loved her. She was a caring person and nurse.
Emileigh M Haney
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady. I didn't know her very well or for very long, but she was a one of a kind. She will be missed.
Donna Geels
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Prayers for peace and comfort for the family and friends ðŸ™
Cheryl Perry
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Words cannot express what a special person Mary was to so many people. She will be missed greatly. I'll forever call her my friend and love her. Rest in peace sweet lady. Deepest sympathy for her family
Christina Fromdahl
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a sweet lady and will be missed. ðŸ™
Phyllis Roach
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Praying for family. Sorry for your loss.
Millissia Jones
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Danny and Brenda and family. So sorry to hear about Mary's passing. I know you all will miss her so much. Prayers and hugs for your family.
Denise Goodin
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
She was a very sweet person so very sorry for the loss and I will be praying for the family ðŸ™
Kathy Robinson
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Sending prayers for family.
De De Roberts
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mrs Mary.. you will be missed. I loved coming into work to see you. Much love and rest in piece. My friend
Eric & Kathy Basham
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Our deepest condolences for the family, they will be in our thought and prayers. Very blessed to have called her a friend, she will be greatly missed by all who did.
Denesa Shaw
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Mary will be greatly missed, she cared for so many of us at Tyson thru the years. My condolences and prayers too the family.
Rose Wilbanks
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
My condolences to the family. She was beautiful lady with a heart of Gold, as well as her sister Brenda & brother Norman, whom I thought highly of. I pray for peace & comfort for the family!
Jeff and Lois Duvall
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of Mary’s loved ones.
Cari Jones
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Mary was loved by so many. She will always remain in our hearts. Prayers for her family.
Cheryl Nowotny
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person and friend. She will be severely missed by everyone.
Christian valenzo (koch)
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
You where an amazing woman grandma you will be missed dearly thank you for everything you did for everyone hope your Dancing in the sky with your mama and daddy while holding Avery
Angela smith
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Prayers and healing words for your family. Mary will be missed she was an amazing person inside and out I only knew her for four years but in those four years she left an impact on me . I will truly miss her and Tyson will not be the same with her not around
Jerry and Phyllis Koerdt
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Love and prayers for all that loved Mary.
Delta Warren
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
I can’t find the words to say how sorry I am, and how much Mary will be missed. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends.
With love and great memories.
Mary, I will always love you!!!!
Patricia Churchill
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Thompson Mathis
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Love and prayers you will truly be missed Aunt Mary