of Earle, AR
October 8, 1930 - June 14, 2025
Cora Belle McElyea, 94, of Heafer, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2025. Cora was born October 8, 1930 in Weona, AR to the late Edgar Melton Gregory, Sr. and Belle Grimes Gregory.
Cora was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas McElyea; a son, Dennis McElyea; a brother and 4 sisters.
She is survived by a daughter, Kay LeGrow (Bob) of Hernando, MS; a son, Gary McElyea (Dana) of Sardis MS and a daughter in law, Kathy McElyea of Heafer, AR. She was "Mammaw" to 6 grandchildren, Brett LeGrow (Jennifer) of Olive Branch, MS, Genia McElyea (John Mullins) of Rowlett, TX, Johanna Welch (Shawn) of Bono, AR, Gregory McElyea of Wilmore KY, Jessica Hauck of Como, MS and Kaleb McElyea of Houston, TX; 7 great grandchildren, Abigail Ramsey (Dillon), Brooke LeGrow, Avery Welch, Blake LeGrow, Addie Wood, Samuel Wood and Rayland Hauck and 3 great-great grandchildren, Jax, Wes and Brynn Ramsey.
Cora was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and cooking for her family. Her family and friends looked forward every year to receiving gifts of canned kosher dill pickles and peanut and pecan brittle. She enjoyed spending time with her family playing card games and bingo. Another favorite hobby of hers was metal detecting. Cora was a member of the Upper Room Apostolic Church in Tyronza, AR. She loved going to church to worship and fellowship with her church family. Throughout her life she shared lots of wisdom, love and laughter.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR. Visitation is at 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Bassett Cemetery, Bassett, AR.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Doris Cissell Williams
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Kay and extended family, your mother was a lovely lady recalled with fond memories of Joiner days. Melba shared that her long life had come to an end, and I wanted to extend my condolences to all her loved one. Pray you all find sweet peace in knowing she loved the Lord.
Lynn and Ricki Vinson
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Lynn and Ricki Vinson
Thursday, June 19, 2025
We enjoyed sister McElyea for many years. She was a very sweet lady but she could also stand her ground. She will be greatly missed. She is with her Lord and savior. Our prayers are with her family and friends. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead in Jesus name. I'm not saying goodbye, but we will meet again one day.