of Harrison, AR
March 6, 1944 - November 24, 2020
Thelma L. Dart, age 76, of Harrison, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, in Hillcrest Home. She was born March 6, 1944, in Marshall, Arkansas, the daughter of Otto I. and Jessie O. (Elam) Fortner. Along with her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Dart; her daughter, Mary Melissa Dart; her sisters, Nadine Davenport, Myrtle Lea Anderson, and Sarah Ellen Langston; and her brothers, Howard Ray Fortner, George Charles Fortner, and James Rex Fortner.
Thelma enjoyed sewing, crafts, crocheting, reading, and watching movies. She graduated from Harrison High School. She was the manager of Hancock Fabrics in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 27 years and was a serious animal lover.
Thelma is survived by her son, James W. Dart, of Harrison; her sister and brother-in-law, Judith Ann and Henry Paul Dart of Harrison; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Visitation was Friday, November 27, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
The funeral service was 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Dr. James L. Bryant officiating.
Interment was at White Church cemetery.
Family and friends served as pallbearers.
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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4 Condolence(s)
John Fry
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Sorry for your loss. I worked for Hancock Fabrics and I guess that my voice was similar to James.
When I called the store they would page Lucy that her son was on the phone. So she started calling me her other son. My Condolences.
Carl and Mary Ross
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our family will be praying for your family. May God give you His peace. All our love.
Gigi (Hamilton) Wood
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
I am so very sorry to learn of Lucy’s passing. It has been a lot of years since our families lived close, and I wish I had returned more often and brought my mom to family reunions. I do have fond memories of our cousin, though, as did, I’m sure, all who knew her. I hope those memories will soon bring comfort to all who are now suffering her loss. The knowledge that she is surrounded by and reunited with the loved ones gone before also provides solace. Condolences.
Ray and Candy Ellerman
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Our love and sympathy goes to the family at this time. Aunt Lucy was a wonderful person inside and out. I have lots of good memories of her. She will be missed very much.