of Harrison, AR
February 7, 1936 - July 31, 2025
Betty "Loucile" Burdine, age 89, of Harrison, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Jasper. Loucile was born on February 7, 1936, in Mt. Judea, Arkansas, to Frederck Joseph and Hester Hosanna Foster Hefley.
She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Jasper and later the Falling Water Church. Loucile's life was a testament to her faith and love for her family. She graduated in 1953 from Mt. Judea High School. She married William Burdine on May 6, 1955, at the old Baptist Church in Jasper, celebrating 57 years together.
She received her bachelor's degree from Ouachita Baptist University in Education and taught English. She was the girls' basketball coach at Deer High School for over thirty years. She was an exceptional dessert cook, especially her blackberry cobbler, using the berries her husband picked. She also enjoyed writing poetry and songs.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Irvin Burdine; her parents; three brothers, James C., Howard J., and Johnny Hefley; her sisters, Jimmie Fern Winstead and Freddie Gelease Walker; her grandson, James Nathaniel Burdine; her grandson-in-law, Aaron Pawlonek, and countless grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends.
She is survived by her loving family, including her sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Becky Burdine and Boyce and Carol Burdine; her daughter, Mary Alice Burdine; her twin sister, Mary Louise Stewart and Patricia ''Patsy'' Henderson, all of Harrison. Loucile's legacy continues through her grandchildren, Amy, Lacey, Brian, Hannah, Russell, Jon, Nikki, Pam, Hope and Noah and eighteen great-grandchildren, and a host of dear family and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, August 4, 2025.
The funeral service was also held on Monday, August 4, 2025, with Jon Burdine officiating, with both taking place at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Interment was at Mt. Judea Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were the students and faculty of Deer Schools.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, PO Box 407, Jasper, AR 72641 or Angel Works, 106 Spring St, Jasper, AR 72641.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707413113.
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21 Condolence(s)
Kristin Blessing
Monday, August 4, 2025
Prayers for comfort for your family during this time Boyce.
Anna Reynolds
Monday, August 4, 2025
So sorry for your loss she used to visit the nursing home weekly and would sing and tell stories to all whether she knew them or not and always with a smile she touched so many lives and will be dearly missed prayers for all of her family
Karen Kimes
Monday, August 4, 2025
Lucille was a special person. Very kind, outgoing, intelligent. She will be missed.
Courtney Van Hemert
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Sorry for your loss thinking of the family during this difficult time she was always a sweet,caring lady
Linda King
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Rick and I loved Aunt Loucille. She was so smart and such a fun lady. I loved to watch her entertain singing her songs and dancing. I remember how she would exercise with her jumping jackets, sit-ups, etc. She had so much spunk (as all the Hefleys did). I will always remember her laughing and having fun. I know that's what she's doing now with her all family in Heaven. She will be missed on earth but I look forward to seeing her again.
Louise Wells
Saturday, August 2, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Prayers for the family
Linda King
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Rick and I loved Aunt Loucille. She was so smart and such a fun lady. I loved to watch her entertain singing her songs and dancing. I remember how she would exercise with her jumping jackets, sit-ups, etc. She had so much spunk (as all the Hefleys did). I will always remember her laughing and having fun. I know that's what she's doing now with her all family in Heaven. She will be missed on earth but I look forward to seeing her again.
Gary Strickland
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Pat (Neal) Thurman
Saturday, August 2, 2025
We are praying for her family. I know she will be missed tremendously.
Tony Collins
Saturday, August 2, 2025
My heart goes out to Family. Loucile will be missed by many. She will always have a special place in my memory.
Sheila (Gilmore) Jumper
Friday, August 1, 2025
I am very sorry for your loss
I know you will miss having her in your life .
Rachel Rocole
Friday, August 1, 2025
Dana (Shelton) Keeton
Friday, August 1, 2025
One of my favorites teachers and a friend! RIP, I'll see you in heaven🙌❤️
Buck and Jane Martin
Friday, August 1, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Loucile's passing. She was such a precious lady. Praying for all of you and sending our love.
Carla Ramsey Weeks
Friday, August 1, 2025
My condolences to Billy, Boyce, Mary and the rest of the family. I was quite fond of Lucille and enjoyed our talks as adults. Hopefully, she forgave me for being such a brat in high school. May she rest in peace.
Doris Robinson Cook
Friday, August 1, 2025
My condolences to Mrs. Burdine family. I will forever remember our PE class such fond memories of her.
Jan Larson
Friday, August 1, 2025
Condolences to all Loucille's family and friends.
Debbie Mitchell tripp
Friday, August 1, 2025
So sorry to her this . Such a sweet lady
Lela (Eveland) Upton
Friday, August 1, 2025
Mrs. Burdine was a great teacher. She was kind, but firm. She didn't mind taking time to make sure you understood the assignment. She will be missed. Sending prayers to her family.
Lindsey Burdine
Friday, August 1, 2025
Lucille was a founding member of our community and a close family friend. I loved her as a teacher and a friend. She was always willing to help anyone in need. I loved listening to her sing and listening to her laugh at her own stories. She was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
Beverly Joe Vaughn
Friday, August 1, 2025
Billy, Boyce, Mary, so sad to hear of your mom's death. The loss of one's mother leaves such a hole in a person's life and heart, a void that will never be filled ever again.
I feel blessed to have had her as one of my teachers at Deer. She had such a wonderful outlook on life, such an awesome humor, and the ability to find the amusing side of most situations.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev