of Little Rock, AR
August 29, 1944 - December 19, 2021
Jeanne McBride Easley, age 77, passed away December 19, 2021, at her home in Little Rock, Arkansas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 29, 1944, in Pascagoula, MS, to Oliver & Mary Louise McBride. She was the 7th of 12 children and always took pride in being from such a large family. She was fearless, generous to a fault, and always spoke the truth. She was a world-class traveler, riding the elephants in Thailand and traveling to Tibet, Singapore, Malaysia, and Scotland to name a few. She loved her family fiercely and lived her life with no regrets. In 2016, she was diagnosed with cancer for the second time and doctors told her she had 6 months to live. She had other plans and had never particularly bothered with people deciding her ''story''. She was strong up until the bitter end and is finally resting and at peace with the Lord.
She is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of 42 years, Danny Lee Easley, who showed her the world and enabled her to live her dream of travel and adventure.
She leaves behind a daughter, Elizabeth Jeanne Mokry, (Gary) of Parker, TX, a son, William Marc Rios (Tracy) of Little Rock, AR, grandson, Trey Pipkins of Jonesboro and granddaughter, Gabrielle Elizabeth Arora (Vivek) of Dallas, TX.
She is also survived by her 3 great-grandsons, Jackson, Oliver and John Oscar Pipkins, all of Jonesboro, AR and 1 infant great-granddaughter, Zoe Gabrielle Arora. She adored all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and in return they adored their ''Mammy''.
She is preceded in death by 7 of her sisters, and 1 brother. She is survived by her sister, Millie McBride Mangrum (Kenneth) of Ethel, MS, Scarlett Goss, of Longview, TX and Ben McBride (Gail) of Oakland, TN and numerous nieces and nephews that she all loved dearly.
Rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Andrew, 617 South Louisiana Street, with a Funeral Mass starting at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in her memory to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, (gifts.mdanderson.org)
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13 Condolence(s)
Bruce snd Sylvia Josephs
Friday, December 24, 2021
Dear Liz, Gary, Danny, Mark, Tracy, Trey, Gabrielle and family
We were very sorry to hear about Jeanne's passing. We had very fond memories of her. She was a very lovely lady and it was a blessing and honor to know her over the last several years. Again we are very sorry for your loss.
Love Bruce and Sylvia
Scarlett Goss
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I have loss my sister but she will be in my heart for ever she shared her Mark during some summer with my boys. I have been friends and sister w
Michelle Mokry
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. As a kid in Memphis I have fond memories of a few events she hosted. I remember her graciousness, charm, and wit, a gift not all are blessed with. Prayers to you all for comfort and strength during this time of her loss.
Rios Family
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Our prayers and deepest condolences in this time of need!
Our heart goes out to you and the family! Always in our prayers and always in our heart! Love You Rios family â¤ï¸
Randy & Helen Goss
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
May God wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time and give you peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
***** Randy & Helen Goss *****
Teresa and Mike Grijalva
Monday, December 20, 2021
My dear sweet Marc and Tracy. May you find peace in the knowledge that your mother is now resting in peace , no more pain or sadness or tears. Be at peace . We love you . Aunt Terry and Uncle Mikeâ¤ï¸
ROBERT AND JANET HIETT
Monday, December 20, 2021
ROBERT AND I ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.She was strong lady and you were so strong with her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ROBERT AND JANET.
Troy Goss
Monday, December 20, 2021
Uncle Danny, Marc, and Liz I am so sorry for our loss. The fond memories of Aunt Jean that I remember was Aunt Jean being so happy at all our family gatherings. She was always fun to be around and always joking. She would entertain us when we were small with so much energy. I miss them days and I will never forget them. I know she is in a place that will closely resemble them days. That's what I believe Heaven looks like. In time all of us will have a McBride reunion in heaven!
Lisa Albonetti
Monday, December 20, 2021
Liz ,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was beautiful and she had such a strong will to live and be apart of all your lives. the times that she and I got to talk over the years. I so enjoyed all the conversations we had over the years. I will be praying for you and all of your family at this most difficult time. Love you. Lisa Albonetti
Jane miles
Monday, December 20, 2021
Danny I am so sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed seeing y’all at Chris and Bobby’s, I have thought about y’all often.sending prayers for you and the family.
Walter Gould
Monday, December 20, 2021
Marc and Tracy,
I am so saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. Prayers for peace, comfort and strength for you and your family.
Walter Gould
Patricia Hail
Monday, December 20, 2021
I felt like I knew her through Danny. He spoke so highly of her every day at work. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the family.
Shawn Hallman
Monday, December 20, 2021
Dear Marc and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mark and Shawn Hallman