of Searcy, AR
August 15, 1917 - December 15, 2007
Lora May Crook Sowell, age 90, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 in Searcy. She was born August 15, 1917 at Davenport, Arkansas to L.M. and Marga Roan Crook. She was married to John Mason Sowell on October 8, 1938. She was a homemaker, a member of the Downtown Church of Christ and a lifetime member of the Associated Women for Harding University. In 1945, she joined her husband in establishing Sowell's Furniture which is still in operation in downtown Searcy. Her example as devoted wife and loving mother is the legacy she leaves.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Lynn Mote and husband, Jerry; Nancy Hatfield and husband David; five grandchildren: Angie Moffitt, Greg Mote, Robert Hatfield, Rachel Hatfield, and Rebecca Hatfield; five great grandchildren and one sister, Loyce Childers and husband Cecil, all of Searcy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Sowell of 67 years; her parents; her sisters: Louise Tucker, Lorene Hughes; her brothers, Louis Crook and Leo Crook.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown church of Christ, 900 N. Main, Searcy, with interment following at White County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, December 17, 2007 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
Because of her interest for the betterment of Searcy, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Main Street Searcy Program, P.O. 1127, Searcy, AR 72145.
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9 Condolence(s)
ann johnson
Monday, December 17, 2007
Betty, Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Lora was a very special person and I loved and respected her very much. I enjoyed working for her, John and you girls. Ann Johnson
Jean Sanders
Monday, December 17, 2007
Nancy and Betty We were so sorry to hear of your sweet mother's death. Doug and I bought our first "new" furniture from your Dad long before we knew your family as friends. I know there is victory in heaven this season for the return of a daughter to the Father. I just hope you and your families feel the peace and love that surrounds you as your friends send their prayers and wishes. Love to you all.
Bill, Terry and Anne Gregory
Monday, December 17, 2007
Our prayers are with you during this time.
Anita Coombe
Monday, December 17, 2007
Thinking of you and your family during your time of loss and keeping you in our prayers. Tony & Anita Coombe
Nancy Moye Clawitter
Monday, December 17, 2007
Betty and Nancy, I just wanted to say how much Jonn and Lora meant to me. I'm sure there's a lot of people that have been touched by your Mom and Dad. What an honor to have wonderful christian parents so well thought of all through out the community. I have two pictures of John Sowell and my father, Doyle McGuire at Dad's last birthday party having fun. I keep the 8x10 pictures in front of my ironing board and love remembering that day. They were having so much fun. Just know my thoughts and a prayer are with you all at this time. Yes, they both will be missed. But I hope Dad and John and now Lora will look down on us with compassion and thanksgiving that they are no longer having to withstand this old sinful world. And we will all look forward to the grand reunion someday. I know I will! Nancy Clawitter
mary beth marsh jackson
Monday, December 17, 2007
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Marcia Bagarella Williams
Sunday, December 16, 2007
I will always remember your Mother as one of the special mothers, that we all had on our block there on Arch Street. Everyone should have had a neighborhood like ours when we were growing up. Marcia Bagarella Williams
Mitchell Hamilton
Sunday, December 16, 2007
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Rondale Higbee
Sunday, December 16, 2007
May God continue you to bless you and yours for the rest of the year and and a blessed 2008.