of Marshall, AR
May 2, 1923 - May 15, 2014
Edna Frances Mize, age 91 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Highland Court Rehabilitation and Resident Care Facility in Marshall, Arkansas. She was born in Leslie, Arkansas on May 02, 1923 to Oliver Cotton and Maude (Bratton) Cotton.
Edna graduated from Marshall High School in 1944. In May of 1944 she moved to Washington D.C., where she went to work for the Office of the Quarter Master General under General Gregory, doing secretarial work. In 1946 she resigned and moved back to Marshall to care for her ailing mother. In 1949 Edna married Justice Lafayette Mize. The next few years were spent caring for her home and family. In 1966 Edna went to work for the Searcy County Health Department until her retirement in 1987.
Edna was a member of the South Mountain Freewill Baptist church where she taught the teen Sunday school class for many years. She loved to sing and had a wonderful alto voice. Edna enjoyed fishing in her younger years. She liked to garden and work in her flowerbeds. She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed needlework and playing Bingo.
She was an avid Dialing for Dollars fan. Edna's greatest joy came from spending time with her family and extended family. Those who knew her best will miss her wonderful sense of humor, kindness and friendship.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 27 years, Justice Lafayette
Mize; five infant siblings and one brother, Alvin Cotton; and two great great grandbabies, Tori and Kara Douthit.
Survivors include four sons, Claude (Loretta) Mize of Marshall, James (Karen) Mize of Belton, MO, Donald (Alicia) Mize and Ronald Mize, both of Marshall; one daughter, Maudie (Wayne) Douthit of Mabelvale; grandchildren, Kristy (Shane) Morrison, Heath Mize, Brittany Mize, Thomas Crumley, Jenny Mize, Jeremy Mize, Kenneth Douthit, Michael (Tracy) Douthit, Kevin (Traci) Douthit, Marlon (Jenne) Douthit and Larissa (Wesley) Thompson; twenty one great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one nephew, David (Cindy) Cotton.
Funeral services for Edna will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Marlon Douthit and Bro. James Mize officiating. Peggy Ragland and Claude Mize will provide special music. Visitation will be 1:00 PM preceding the service. Burial will be in Sulphur Springs Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Douthit, Michael Douthit, Kevin Douthit, Heath Mize, Brittany Mize and Josh Douthit. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Douthit, Thomas Crumley, Shane Morrison, Justice Morrison and Jeremy Mize.
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15 Condolence(s)
Mildred Echols
Friday, June 6, 2014
To all the Mize family, I am so sorry to hear of this departure. May God bless and keep you all under his wings. I've known the Mize children for many years. Edna and my mother were really good friends; although they didn't get to see one another much they kept the phone lines hot. I apologize that this message has been delayed.
Sara Kimbrell Myatt
Friday, May 23, 2014
I am sorry for your loss of a beautiful and sweet special lady. I was out of town and unable to attend the funeral but the family is in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Edna will always play a huge part in my childhood memories at South Mountain Freewill Baptist Church. She taught at VBS and our Sunday school class over the years. I will never forget her beautiful alto voice, especially singing one of my favorite songs, "It's Really Surprising". I never sing that song that I don't think of Ms. Edna. She will live forever in my heart. Your family was truly blessed to have such a wonderful mother and grandmother. Heavenly angel.
Linda (Morris) Rhoda
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I love Edna. She was always so pleasant and loving. I remember her smile so much even though I haven't been able to see her for years, I will always remember that smile. I remember going over to yall's house after church and eating lunch. She was such a good cook. I know that she will be missed so much by everyone that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I love you everyone.
Bev Treat
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
To all the family of Ms. Edna,
So sorry for your loss / and say surely heaven's gain. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May you all look to God for his love and strength at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Bev Treat
Pam Taylor Kidder
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Christy
So Sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandmother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolences from Della Mae Taylor family.
Thomas Greenway
Sunday, May 18, 2014
We are sorry to hear about Mrs. Mize. Prayers for the family.
Wes Elliott
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Our prayers for peace and comfort for your family.
Mrs. Mize was always so kind and caring.
I stayed at her house many times with her sons.
God Bless.
Sarah Stevens
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Will miss this wonderful woman. Loved to talking to her and listeninng to her.
Karol Cates Johnson
Saturday, May 17, 2014
I have such wonderful memories of coming to cousin Edna's house as a young girl. Mom (Olevia Bratton Cates) would drive us to Marshall. We loved sleeping in the old iron bed!!
Your mom would have something wonderful cooking and she always had pies and cakes on the counter. We would all gather around her kitchen table and eat a yummy meal. Always had a stack of bread on a saucer and butter on the table with the best tea. Karen, Kathy and I would play outside and run around her yard having a blast. Great memories!!! I loved your mom so much and enjoyed writing letters to each other over the years. I always told her I was so jealous of her beautiful skin! She had the softest hands. Love and miss you!!!
Bethel and Bentley Massey
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Ms Edna, was a precious lady. She was loved by all who knew her.Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Chrissy & family
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Prayers being sent to all the family. Ma Edna as I've always called her was a sweet beautiful lady and the best m&m cookie maker. I loved visiting her and the last time I did, we played bingo. I think we all enjoyed it. I know my granny was there to meet her at the pearly gates and rejoice in her coming home.
Traci Douthit
Friday, May 16, 2014
Granny I know your in a much better place but I will always miss you, we love you so much and can't wait to see you again in heaven one day!
Kevin,Traci,Madeline,Sarah and Ethan Douthit
Bridgett Cronk
Friday, May 16, 2014
A wonderful and sweet lady, she was always so kind. My heart goes out to you on your loss.
Heather (Jones) Baker
Friday, May 16, 2014
I am gonna miss this lady she was known as grannie Edna to me ever since I can remember I spent many a hour and and many a day in this ladys house always had a smile on her face and a song in her heart and i will always remeber her singing come and dine I loved her as a grannie and my heart breaks. My prayers for all of u I love u and u know I am but a phone call away
Harriett Reade Begley
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Your mom was such a sweet, wonderful lady. I have good memories of her at South Mountain Church. She always had a smile on her face. She left a wonderful legacy for her family.