Edith Marie Roddy

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Funeral Service
Dogwood Methodist Church
Dogwood Church Road
Griffithville, AR  72060
Sunday, June 20, 2021
5:00 PM
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Dogwood Cemetery
Dogwood Road
Griffithville, AR  72060

Edith Marie Roddy

of Searcy, AR

September 23, 1931 - June 18, 2021

Edith Marie Herekamp Roddy, 89 of Searcy passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.

Born on September 23, 1931 to the late Katie Paradine Feather and Matthew Herekamp in Conant, Arkansas.

Marie is survived by her children Debra (Larry) Lewis, Buddy (Julia) Roddy, Grandchildren Dustin, Brian, & Lindsay Roddy, Brad (Hannah) Lewis, Amy (Gregory) Stewart, Kevin (Jessica) Lewis. Her great grandchildren Jewel, Colbie, Kyler, Charlie, and Brady, and her brother Rodger (Dean) Herekamp.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Roddy, son Charles Lynn, parents, and two brothers Ray and Wayne Herekamp.

Marie was a graduate from Griffithville High School in 1949. She attended college in Beebe Arkansas and went on to teach two years in Augusta School District. She married the love of her life Charles Preston Roddy on April 4, 1953. Together they celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Marie took a break from teaching to have her three children. After raising children she went back to UCA and graduated with a BSE degree in 1978. She then returned to teaching where she spent 15 years at Griffithville elementary followed by 3 years at Riverview. After teaching for 20 years she retired and went on to babysit her 6 grandchildren.

After being baptized at an early age she spent many years as an active member and Children's Sunday school teacher at Ellis Chapel United Methodist Church. Marie loved sewing, quilting and working in the yard and garden.

Services will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, June 20th, at Dogwood Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Roller Daniel Funeral Home

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Brad Jackson
Northlake, TX
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

I have many fond memories of Marie and Charles growing up. They were wonderful neighbors. My prayers for the family during this time.

Scott & Wendy Ellis
Searcy, AR
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Loved her dearly. Beautiful person inside and out. Influenced many students. Pleasure working with her. Sorry for your loss.

Ashley Schulte
Hot Springs, AR
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

So sorry for you loss. Sending the family prayers and hugs.

Cookie jackson
Griffithville, AR
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Prayers for all

Michelle Emery
Searcy, AR
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

Condolences

Freda Pantel Neal
Judsonia, AR
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Sunday, June 20, 2021

I remember Mrs. Roddy, she was always nice and she had a pretty smile. She was kind to others. Debra and Buddy my prayers are with your family.

Lori Nielsen
Searcy, AR
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Prayers and love for all of you.

Freda (Cooprider) Bates-Miller
Swifton, AR
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Remembering all you did to promote greatness in your school children. You were a great 4-H leader. Forever missed.

John and Donna Roddy
Huffman, TX
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Prayers to all. Love y’all.

Rita Allison
Spring Hill, TN
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Loved by all, she will be greatly missed.

Mary Smithey
Cabot, AR
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Sending hugs and prayers!

Freda Markum Henson
Bradyville, TN
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Debra and Buddy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a very kind and sweet person. I know you will miss her tremendously.

Kevin
Calvert City, KY
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Saturday, June 19, 2021

Prayers for the family and friends