Edith Gatlin

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Memorial Service
Pocahontas Baptist Church
Pocahontas, AR  72455
Monday, October 11, 2021
12:30 pm
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Pocahontas Baptist Church
PO Box 626
Pocahontas, AR  72455

Edith Gatlin

of Pocahontas, AR

October 25, 1927 - October 4, 2021

Edith Pearl Gatlin, 93, of Pocahontas, AR, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at the Randolph County Nursing Home. She was born October 25, 1927 in Grubbs, AR to Dave and Irene (Waddill) Vinson. Edith worked as a CNA for 15 years at St. Bernards Hospital until retirement. She was a member of Pocahontas Baptist Church and loved her family, camping, fishing, dancing, birdwatching and gardening.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Gatlin; a special friend, Charlie Tinker; a grandchild, Michael Barton; and four brothers.

Edith is survived by three sons, Larry (Della) Prine, David (Sandra) Prine and Ricky (Darlene) Prine; two daughters, Lesia Barton and Vicky Pipes; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held 12:30 Monday at the Pocahontas Baptist Church with Michael Loury officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please consider lasting memorials in her honor to Pocahontas Baptist Church , PO Box 626, Pocahontas, AR 72455

Arrangements are by Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.


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Heather Prine
Gassville, AR
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Saturday, October 9, 2021

Grandma was a very special lady. So strong and caring. I just knew she was gonna out live everyone of us. Forever our guardian Angel. Now you can rest grandma. Love you all!

Sharon Ross
Pocahontas, AR
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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Mrs. Edith, she was truly a free & true spirit to be around. Very blessed to have known her. We had some great times. Love you and always will keep our memories close to my heart.

Amy Connor
Walnut Ridge, AR
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Edith was a beautiful soul that lived a long healthy happy life that I was fortunate enough to be a part of. My condolences to the family.

Lesia Barton
Jonesboro, AR
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Momma you were the best! I love and miss her so much already! But was so blessed to have her she lived good long life ! Mom you always use to say dont cry when your gone just share

memories and laugh!

Timothy prine
Jonesboro, AR
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

We love u grandma

Susan Davis
Memphis, TN
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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

So sorry for your loss Mrs Edith was a very special lady an she will be truly missed praying for comfort for the family love y’all

Crystal Barton
Joy, AR
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

My grandma was a very special person she took me in and raised me as her own she would do just about anything to help her family I love you and miss you 😢

Candice Bennett
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

My condolences to the family. I am praying for comfort and peace. Love you guys!

Dee Burch
Euless, TX
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Aunt Edith was a very special lady. She was always full of life, spunky, funny, and kind. She was a great mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many.
I have a lot of wonderful memories of her that I will always cherish!
For those that know me, know she was my favorite Aunt!
RIP Aunt Edith!❤️

Glenna Matheney
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Edith was a special friend and I enjoyed working with her at St. Bernards.

Dianne Finley
Pocahontas, AR
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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

One of the absolute best neighbor/friend I've ever had..I feel blessed too have met her and so enjoyed all our little visits..One in a million..loved her much,much!! She will be missed! Prayers and hugs to her family..she loved you dearly!❤🙏