of Crawfordsville, IA
November 12, 1932 - April 11, 2019
Dorothy Nell Harlan, 86, of Crawfordsville, IA., formerly of Little Rock, AR., passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at home with her family by her side.
Born November 12, 1932 in Monticello, AR., Dorothy was the daughter of June H. and Mabel Corrine (Uptegrove) Yelvington. She was a 1950 graduate of North Little Rock High School. Following graduation, Dorothy married Herman ''Bud'' Harlan. They later divorced. For many years she worked as an office secretary and human resource coordinator for CPC International Best Foods.
Dorothy was a member of Life Line Baptist Church in Little Rock, First Baptist Church in Mexico, MO., and Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana where she gave of her time to the children's ministries. Dorothy spent many hours volunteering at Watersprings Ranch in Texarkana. A lifetime member of the Order of Eastern Star, she enjoyed horseback riding, swimming and cooking.
Those sharing their life with Dorothy include a daughter, Lacey (Todd Ralls) Harlan Ralls of Crawfordsville, IA; a granddaughter, Lauren Ralls of Iowa City, IA; and a sister, Jewell Yelvington of De Kalb, TX. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Along with her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Yelvington and Kenneth Yelvington and her step-father, Cleve Tankersley.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home in Little Rock, AR. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Every Step Hospice of Iowa or Watersprings Ranch, a Christian based residential home for abused, neglected and abandoned children. On-line condolences may be directed to www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant has assisted the family locally.
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Dana Benetz
Saturday, April 20, 2019
I first met Dorothy as a child at Life Line Baptist Church but about 4-5 years ago we re-connected when she looked me up in an old LifeLine Directory. We started calling and talking for hours and having the best old time. She used to come into the nursery when I worked on Sunday nights and talk to me. We thoroughly enjoyed our talks then as we did our time of late. I'd read books I thought she might be interested in and send copies to her. She loved it. She just could not get enough of the Lord. Loved watching John Hagee! I'll miss my buddy and had been thinking of calling when Lacy contacted me a few months ago. I just was heartsick. But I knew my friend was going home soon to be with the Lord, exactly where she wanted to be! She always told me, I can't wait! And today, she's happy as can be to be present with our Lord! What a glorious place! To be present with Him! Thank you Lord for Dorothy and the work you lead her to do on Your behalf. Thank you Lord, for my friend, Dorothy Harlan, who I love and will miss but will see again!
Cindy Nalley
Monday, April 15, 2019
Dorothy and I worked together for many years at Best Foods/CPC. I enjoyed working with her. She was caring and had a good sense of humor. She was always dependable and diligent with her work. My condolences and prayers for the family.
Vernon William Hoffmon
Monday, April 15, 2019
So sorry at the loss of your Mom. I enjoyed her friendship for 25+ years. We were original members of Skippy starting on June 20, 1977. Let the good memories of her help you make it through these trying times. God bless
Bill and Louann Rudkin
Saturday, April 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We have very good Memories of our time at Life Line. Watching you kids growing up. Hope all is well with you and your family.