Mary Ellen Ludgood

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Celebration of Life
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St
Paris, AR  72855
Saturday, March 11, 2023
10:00 a.m.

Mary Ellen Ludgood

of Paris, AR

Mary Ludgood, 52, a resident of Paris passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Fort Smith.

She was born in Paris to the late Roy and Daisy (Bates) Ludgood. Mary worked as a transporter for the Area Agency on Aging. In her spare time, Mary loved going to the casino, watching her favorite show, The Bold and The Beautiful and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a sister, Loletha Lanell (Ludgood) Brown and a nephew, J'vante Brown.

Survivors include three daughters, Kandi Amparan and husband, Adolfo of Paris; Lacy Diaz-Bassham and husband, Kane of Fort Smith and Rain Clements and significant other, Clint Crow of Fort Smith; six grandchildren, Gio, Milan, Isla, and Nico Amparan and Royal and Camila Bassham and two brothers, Coach Chuck Ludgood and wife, Nikki of Paris and Gavin Ludgood of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. An uncle Tracey Ludgood of Caledonia, Minnesota, as well as aunts Mary Donald, Sandra Faris, Bessie Harris, all of Jackson, Alabama, and Dina Savage of Mcdough, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends left behind to cherish her memory.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

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49 Condolence(s)
Aneicya
Little Rock, AR
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Friday, March 10, 2023

Sorry we couldn't make it. Gonna miss you Mama Mary! I love you little sisters and I'm here if you guys need me.

Pastor Larry and Mary Moore
Malvern, AR
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Friday, March 10, 2023

Our prayers are with you and family. May God grant you peace and strength during this great time of need and always.

AGNES SCOTT
Mobile, AL
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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Condolences in the lost of your family member.

Terri Friemel
Paris, AR
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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Kathy Hice
Paris, AR
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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Prayers for the family.Mary was an awesome lady to work with at Starks.I always had her laughing.She always said" Kathy your crazy" then laugh some more.Great memories of a wonderful person.Never forget her laugh and that smile.Such a sweet person.

Ruby Bell
Houston, TX
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Monday, March 6, 2023

Sincere condolences to your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.

Gwen Bates & Family
Kansas'city, MO
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Thursday, March 2, 2023

May u rest in love cousin ❤️.. I love you until we meet again

Kim Swanson & Ellen McElroy
Grand junction, IA
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Thursday, March 2, 2023

My chosen family, a sister in my eyes. I love you and think of you often. You had a heart of gold and I know you are in heaven watching over those you care about.

We love you with all we got and will miss you forever.

Kim and Ellen

Leslie Koch
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

So sorry to here this Mary was always kind prayers for her family at this time

John Wooten
Paris, AR
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Sunday, February 5, 2023

My friend, you've always been dear to me. Give Nell a kiss on her cheek from me.
You were surely loved, sister. God bless you and your family.
Rest now. We'll catch up when I get there.

Tracy Smith (Clements)
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, February 5, 2023

To Mary’s Family, May God continue to bless and keep you. She was a wonderful friend and mother. Rest on my sister, until we meet again! Shamari and Aneicya’s mother.

Michael Adkins
Leawood, KS
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Sunday, February 5, 2023

This doesn’t seem real, But God!!! We just have to be ready when it’s our time!!!

Terry & Cynthia Clark
Fort Smith, AR
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Sunday, February 5, 2023

I send my condolences and my prayers to the family.

Alyssa
Van Buren, AR
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Friday, February 3, 2023

She was loved by so many and will be so very missed! My heart goes out to her family!

Wanda Lewis
Russellville, AR
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Friday, February 3, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Ellen was such a sweet human being. She had a giggle that always made me giggle. Thoughts and prayers for your peace and comfort in this very difficult time.

Tammy Schneider
PARIS, AR
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Mary was always so sweet in school. Thoughts and Prayers for the family and especially Rain. You remind me a lot of your mom.

Donna Flanagan
Paris, AR
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Friday, February 3, 2023

Mary Ellen was one of my ‘High School Kids’ and I can’t remember ever seeing her without her beautiful smile. I am sure she is smiling down from Heaven on all of her loved ones. Keep those happy times in your hearts. May God hold all of you close during this sad time and give you peace.

Patty McElhaney
Paris, AR
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

My condolences. We are praying for the family

Pam Williams
Paris, AR
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Mary was one of my very 1st first graders, and then was blessed to have two of her daughters in my class. I just wish I could have had the third daughter, too. I have known this family for many years and I know you are heartbroken. She was always happy. Praying for all of you.

Randall E Brock
Roland, OK
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Miss Sweet Mary. Thoughts and prayers for the entire Ludgood family.

Laura Bradley
Paris, AR
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

My condolences to Chuck and the Ludgood family for the loss of your sister. I am so sorry. Prayers for the family.

Carrie Roberts Porter
Bentonville, AR
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

My deepest condolences for your loss. Mary was a bright light and will be greatly missed.

Kyrsten
Paris, AR
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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Love you always Mama Mary. Rest in love ❤️

My thoughts and heart are with the family. Love yall

Gwen Bates and family
Kansas city, MO
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Rest in love cousin sista.. you will be missed 💖 I love you

Laura Simon
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I’m so very sorry for your loss. She had the best smile, and the world will be a darker place without her light shining in it.

Linda Simon
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Mary Ellen was a former student whom I remember fondly. My sincere condolences to all the family.

Rani Schwartz Campbell
Rogers, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear of this sad news. Mary Ellen was a beautiful soul and one of the very best people I knew. My thoughts & prayers go out to her family. May God give you strength to get through this very difficult time.

Erick Wiggins
Fort Smith, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Peace and love to all the family.

Loretta Jordan
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I'm sorry for the family she always a good person to me.

Kelley J Reames
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s leaving. She was a kind soul - I just loved her! Hugs n prayers to you all.

Troy Kamplain
Magazine, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Stacey Biggs
Ozark, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I am heartbroken to see this. Prayers and hugs for you all.

Kim Swanson
Grand junction, IA
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Rest easy my friend. My sister by choice. You were the most perfect human being I ever met. I will love you always.

Patsy Herndon
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Rain, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers sweet girl.
Love Ms patsy

Phyllis Brown
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

My Prayers are with the family Mary Ellen will truly be missed sending Love

Rodney & Carolyn White
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

To the family, keep looking to the hills from which cometh the hill. All the help comes from the Lord, I pray that he strengthen and comfort you all

Teresa Wells
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Much love & prayers to her family.

Annie M Jackson
Detroit, MI
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

You have my deepest sympathy

Jason Ludgood
Mobile, AL
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Praying for my family

Tee Scott
Tolleson, AZ
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Sending my prayers, hugs and love ❤️ from afar to the family, her children and her road dog Gavin. May you guys find comfort and peace knowing she's no longer in pain. You will truly be missed... Duck Butter

Jerry and Janice Fulmer
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Terri featherston Friemel
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sheri Túrner & Lindsey Carter
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Our heartfelt condolences to your family.

Kim Hertlein
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Prayers for Mary and they family. She was special ❤️

Ken Hughes
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Proud to have known you and your family you will be missed

Janet Schluterman
Ratcliff, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Mary was a ray of sunshine- she will sure be missed :(

Robert & Vanessa Ellingburg
Charleston, AR
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

I pray and ask God comfort for the family

Douglas Crow
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Words Always Fail,
But Please Know,
You Are In Our
Thoughts & Prayers.

Neal Wade
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Thoughts and prayers we love you guys

Neal and Tammy Wade