of Searcy, AR
October 7, 1927 - May 8, 2019
Eleanor Theobald of Searcy, beloved spouse, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on May 8, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Ellie was the daughter of Hal and Leatha Ringland of Kilbourne, Illinois. She was 91 and had been married for 71 years to Ralph Theobald, MD. They lived for 30 years in Quincy, Illinois and 30 years in Palm Harbor, Florida before moving 2 years ago to Harding Place in Searcy, Arkansas. They were best friends and lived their life together with amazing experiences, love, kindness, lots of laughs and respect for each other. She loved to travel, read, crossword puzzles, play cards, and socialize with friends.
She was blessed with three children William Theobald, spouse (Jeana), Debra Young, spouse (Ken), and David Theobald. There are 6 grandchildren Tonya Ball, Stephanie Young, Tyler Theobald, Stephen Young, Taylor Theobald, and Payton Theobald; and 6 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at Roller-Daniel Funeral home in Searcy, Arkansas at 10:00AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Burial Services will be May 16, 2019, in Mason City, Illinois 1:30PM at Hurley Funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 201 Markham Center DR, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, or https://www.alz.org/arkansas.
Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com/searcy
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2 Condolence(s)
Colae Vecchie
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
We lived by Ralph and Eleanor on Kentucky Road. Wonderful, fun couple. I always loved visiting with her. She had a beautiful charm necklace that she frequently wore. Soon after they moved I toook all my charms off my bracelet and put them onto a necklace like Mrs. Theobald hadâ¤. I will always remember her telling me stories abt her children. She loved her family. Our condolences are with all of you.
Russ and Doss Skallerup
Saturday, May 11, 2019
We've lost a cousin, and good friend.
Ellie was Doss's favorite and closest cousin. As youngsters of grade school age, they would spend summer vacation time together visiting each other-two weeks at Ellie on the farm in Kilbourne, IL and 2 weeks with Doss in Chicago.
We travelled with Ellie and Ralph on cruises to England, Russia, Alaska and the many Carribean islands. We will always remember trips to Branson and shows, poking around Dicks 5 and 10 store and eating catfish at the Farm House Restaurant.
We were never bored when visiting each other wherever we lived at the time, be it Quincy, Palm Harbor, Northfield or Hot Springs. There was always Ralph's command-"Let's play some bridge."
It's been a good run. RIP