of Maumelle, AR
January 5, 1936 - January 28, 2022
Ollie Jean Savage Orr, age 86, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born in Bedford County, Tennessee on January 5, 1936, to her late parents, Ottis and Zuella Savage. Jean graduated Central High School in Shelbyville, TN and then received her Associates Degree in Business Education at the Andrew Jackson Business University in Nashville, TN. In addition, Jean retired from the Coventry Local School District in Akron, Ohio as a Executive Assistant Secretary and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Maumelle.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donnie Orr; sister, Vera Curlee and one brother, Marion Savage. Survivors include her daughter, Ann Carol Dunn (Darrell) and granddaughter, Rebecca Dunn all of Maumelle, AR along with several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR with Brother Don Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens.
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9 Condolence(s)
Sandra Boyes
Thursday, February 3, 2022
I'm very sorry Ann. I worked with Jean at Coventry High School and Jean welcomed me and helped me so much when I was hired. Jean was a wonderful person and I never heard anything negative from her. She always had a big smile and I smile when I think of her. Blessings to you and your family.
Barb Bergdorf
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
My heart is very sad reading about the passing of a very dear friend with whom I worked at Coventry schools. Jean was the epitome of a Christian lady sharing her knowledge, always caring about others, patient and dedicated to doing what was right. Please accept my deepest sympathy dear Ann, you were the “apple†of her eye, loving you so deeply.
Lee Ann Weisenmiller
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
My deepest sympathies, Ann. I worked with your mom at Coventry Schools from 1977 until she retired. She was an inspiration and loved by everyone. I never heard a single bad word spoken about her; everyone respected her with the highest regard. We always chuckled that we had granddaughters with the same name. She was the classiest, kindest, most sincere and loving person I think I have ever known, and she will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Zaher
Monday, January 31, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you Ann and your family. I worked with your mom at Coventry Schools for many years. She was the kindest, most sincere person I have ever met. A real sweetheart of a person who was my pleasure and my good fortune to have known her. I will always remember your mom.
Jayme Blair
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Ms. Jean and I worked together for years in Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Maumelle. She was a kind and wonderful person. She was always so engaged in the lives of others. She taught me so much and I’m a better person because I spent time with her. My sincere condolences to her family.
Wayne Orr
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Aunt Jean is the last of her generation in my family. She was always interested in what the young teens were interested in, e.g. movies, music, sports, boy and girl friends. I regret that the covid situation has prevented us from seeing each other recently. I will truly miss her.
Steve & Karen Leverette
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Our sincere condolences to Ann and family on the passing of Jean. We have been very honored to be Jean's neighbor for the last nine years. A person could not find a nicer and kinder person to have as a neighbor and friend, Jean will be sorely missed. Many prayers go out for God's blessings on the family comforting them during this difficult time,
Melissa Cole
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Ann, Rebecca and family, I am absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Mrs. Jean. She was an incredible Godly woman and my life has been changed for the better by simply knowing her these past 8 years. We’ll be praying for Gods peace in the days to come.
Bruce Hite
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was always a nice lady to Fran and me.