of Paron, AR
August 11, 1927 - September 9, 2022
Mildred Estelle Weeks (age 95) of Paron, Arkansas passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. She was born August 11, 1927 to William and Agnes Norwood in Cordova, Tennessee. She was the seventh child of ten children, all born at home on a dairy farm.
She went to school at Cordova up to the eighth grade, then on to Bartlett High School where she graduated in 1945. After graduating she went to work at Union Planters Bank in Memphis, Tennessee in the Payroll Department. She worked there for ten years.
In 1948 she was married to one of her high school classmates, Otto Herman Ham, Jr. They had four children, Carol Lynn Ham, William Phillip Ham, Jerry Wayne Ham and Dorothy Dale Ham. This marriage ended in divorce in 1964. In 1967 she married Albert George, Jr who had four children, two minor and two grown, she became a second mother to those children after the death of their real mother. Mr. George died in 1988.
Mildred was very active in her church at Parkway Place Baptist Church, teaching younger children, doing various jobs in the church office, she also helped with the cooking on Wednesday evenings. This is where she met her last husband, Gale Weeks. They were married in 1995 and enjoyed traveling, working in the church and attending the Razorback games in and out of state. They were married for 12 years and she took care of him the last 6 years due to his illness with Alzheimer's.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale; her nine brothers and sisters, Malcolm Norwood, Henry Norwood, Minnie Dunn, Eleanor Philip, Charles Norwood, Sarah Bryant, Dorothy Spence, Thomas Norwood and Barbara Hollowell and one grandson, David.
She is survived by her 4 children, Carol Ham of Ferndale, AR, Billy Ham of Tyronza, AR, Jerry Ham of Memphis, TN and Dale (Ham) Wood of Bigelow, AR; by her precious grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren along with a multitude of nieces and nephews across the United States.
Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m, Saturday, October 8, 2022 with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. both at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.
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7 Condolence(s)
Barbara (Davidson) Butler
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Mildred was a special lady and was welcomed to our family when married to Albert. RAINEY cemetery may not have become what it is today without her and a few others input, interest, diligence, time and energy. She was always such a pleasant, kind and classy lady. We are fortunate to have called her our friend.
Linda George Kam
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I knew Dale from high school. And Mildred was married to our cousin Albert George Jr. May you all be comforted in the knowledge that we all live on after this life. Prayers for you all.
Carolyn Tucker Mueller
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Carol and family, How blessed you were to have your mother with you so long. I remember your mom as a very beautiful and sweet lady. I am pleased that she approved of me to be your friend. I am so sorry that I won’t be able to attend her funeral Saturday. I am praying for comfort from our Savior for all of you. My heart is with you. â¤ï¸
Charlotte (George) Moore
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Sincere condolences to the entire family of Mildred Ham-George-Weeks for the loss of your Mother.
I just learned of her passing. I knew of your mother when she was married to Albert George Jr. My dad (Wilber George) was Albert's 1st cousin. I grew up in the Roland community & knew Mildred's daughter Dale Ham during years at Joe T Robinson HS. Wishing you moments of peace & comfort as you deal with your family's recent loss. --Charlotte (George) Moore
Billy and Cheryl Mann
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
We sure loved this beautiful lady. She was a blessing to us. Praying for her family. Love you Carol.
Norma Harvey
Monday, September 12, 2022
Praying for you and your family in the loss of your Mother. Sorry to hear about it. Love you Carol.
Buddy and Carolyn Garrett
Sunday, September 11, 2022
It was our pleasure getting to take your mom to church and getting to know her. Certainly enjoyed that. We’re asking God to give your family comfort and peace during this time.