of Shirley, AR
May 27, 1926 - May 27, 2025
Lois (Berry) Compton of Shirley, Arkansas passed away Tuesday evening May 27, 2025, her 99th birthday. She was born in Rushing, Arkansas on May 27, 1926 to the late Richard Lex and Hattie (Ross) Berry.
After graduating from Shirley High School, she attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, earning her BSE in education. Lois taught elementary school for several years before following her husband, Paul to Houston, Texas where he was president and owner of business colleges in Texas and Arkansas. She worked alongside him, helping in a variety of roles for many years.
Some of Lois' favorite past-times included traveling, entertaining, shopping, playing bridge, reading and visiting with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Paul Compton; her beloved son, Richard Paul ''Rick'' Compton; her parents; four brothers, Claudie Sr, Cloy, Roy and Kenneth Berry and her special 4-legged friend, Sophie.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, a large extended family and friends.
Visitation service will be Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. A celebration of her life will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Settlement Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.
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12 Condolence(s)
Jody Bane
Saturday, May 31, 2025
A very dear friend . She was tough, charming, funny , & could be mean .
But she was a friend to me & l will
Always cherish her friendship .
Love to Aunt Lois ❤️
Kelley Robinson
Saturday, May 31, 2025
I'm so privileged to have know Mrs. Lois she was a kind and loving woman. I know she is at peace and happy and I will miss our talks and time together.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Friday, May 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family.
Deborah Kerrigan
Friday, May 30, 2025
Miss Lois will be missed. We always had conversations at homecoming. I have visited her at home also! She was a very spunky lady,who I thought so highly of!
Lenny & Marsha Bradford
Thursday, May 29, 2025
We loved Lois, she was always smiling and a joy to talk with. She had a wonderful sense of humor. May good bless her and all of her family.
Dinah Berry
Thursday, May 29, 2025
She will always be Aunt Lois to me. May you rest in peace. I take comfort in knowing that she is home with Uncle Paul and Rick and her savior.
Linda Allen
Thursday, May 29, 2025
I'm so sorry hear of the passing of this Beautiful lady. At one time,she was my sister in law who I loved dearly. RIP Lois
Marilyn Mann
Thursday, May 29, 2025
My condolences goes out to the family. May the god of all comfort bring comfort to the family.
Dinah Berry
Thursday, May 29, 2025
She will always be Aunt Lois to me. May you rest in peace. I take comfort in knowing that she is home with Uncle Paul and Rick and her savior.
Jay and Judy Berry
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Always enjoyed visiting with Lois A sweet lady
Jay and Judy Berry
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Always enjoyed visiting with Lois A sweet lady
Phillip & Lisa Burgess
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Prayers for her family and friends. She will be missed. Such a kind and wonderful lady, we always enjoyed seeing her.