of Conway, AR
July 30, 1928 - June 9, 2019
Born July 30, 1928, in Little Rock, Mary Adelaide Rossi Hiegel, of Conway, the unofficial historian of St. Joseph Parish and the co-record keeper of the Hiegel family, passed away June 9, 2019; with the love of her life and husband of 72 years, Alphonse ''Al'', by her side.
Mary's 90 years of adventures traversed six continents, 50 states, 99 basketball gyms and every other sports venue that could fit into 70 years of kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She loved the L.A. Dodgers, the Arkansas Travelers, and the St. Joseph Bulldogs. She was an avid reader, a member of the St. Joseph Christian Ladies and Senior Saints. Mary was the server of countless funeral meals for grieving families. Her strong devotion to her Catholic faith was established by her loving parents and cultivated in her early education at Mount St. Mary's in Little Rock before becoming an alumni of St. Joseph High School in 1945. Her countless years of faithful attendance at weekly school and Sunday Mass inspired many. In 70 years, she never missed a birthday card for her 3 children, Mary Ann (Paul) Tipton, Philip (Janet) Hiegel, or Jerry (Cindy) Hiegel, her 14 grandkids, or 31 great-grandkids. Her memory was incredible. She is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Annie Rossi, and is survived by her beloved sister, Patricia Woodson of Dardanelle, in addition to her large extended family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday June 13, 2019 at 10:30AM at St, Joseph Catholic Church, Conway, AR. A rosary with visitation following will be on Wednesday June 12, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church starting at 6:30PM. Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Smith, Dr. Lander Smith, Conway Regional Medical Center 3rd floor and Salem Place Nursing and Rehab. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St Joseph Endowment, P.O. Box 72, Conway, AR, 72033 or at www.sjse.org.
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11 Condolence(s)
Marianne Allgeyer
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Al and the family at the loss of dear Mary. She always had a sweet smile when we chatted.
May God's Love surround her, Joy as she entered heaven, and Peace to all her family and friends.
Tona Youngblood
Thursday, June 13, 2019
I am sorry to hear about your Mom Mary Ann. My prayers are for you and your whole family for peace and strength for the days ahead.
Michael and Mary Walter
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hiegel family. Mary will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary & Michael
Michael and Kathryn Waters
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.. May God surround you with His loving arms thru this difficult time..
Michael and Kathryn Waters
Bob and Debe Rigdon
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Bob and I pray that The Peace of Christ surrounds the entire family at this sad time and sudden lossðŸ™ðŸ»
I know she will be greatly missed by all.
John Lambert
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
My deep sympathy and condolences to my friend Al, along with his and Mary's family members and her close friends, for the loss suffered on June 9th. May your fond memories of Mary touching your lives bring warmth to your hearts during this difficult time of adjustment.
Christina Todd
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Chris
Ron Morris
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
May God's arms of love enfold you and comfort you as you go through this "valley of the shadow of death".
David& Rose Giorgi
Monday, June 10, 2019
Our deepest condolences go out to the Hiegel family in the loss of Mary! What a special lady! We will miss seeing Mary at Senior Saints & all activities at St. Joseph’s ! Know that we will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time! Prayers for all of you ! David & Rose Giorgi
Larry and Kathlyn Arnett
Monday, June 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Praying for Mr. Al and all your family.
Larry and Kathlyn Arnett
BARHAM FAMILY
Monday, June 10, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and continued prayers for the Hiegel family during this time of loss. May God's comfort be upon each of you.