of Conway, AR
December 23, 1928 - May 24, 2019
Born Jeanne Walzy Waller, in Mill Bayou Township, AR, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Holt, her parents Homer and Essie Missouri McDaniel Waller, her paternal grandparents David Lewis and Emma Florence Utley Waller and her maternal grandparents Rev. Jesse Abbott and Ruth Ella Hollis McDaniel. Her beloved sisters Rosella Simpson, Lula Faye Steele, Flora Dee Ratcliff, Mary Ella Giles, Emma Lois Gomez, Frances Doris Cagle, and brothers John Lewis Waller, Homer C. Waller, and Franklin Delano Waller all preceded her in death. Of her twenty two nieces and nephews and their families, all but one are surviving. In addition there are close to 50 great nieces and nephews to add to the mix
Our cousin, Lloyd Waller, and his wife, Shirley and their son Brian, whom the family would like to thank for taking care of her after Uncle Walt's early demise.
Jeanne grew up in Pine Bluff, AR where she played the coronet in the high school band and planted Victory Gardens during WWII. Jeanne and her husband were from the community of DeWitt, AR before moving to Heber Springs, AR
Our Aunt Jeanne was never fortunate enough to have her own children. But all of us know that she cared for us, was interested in our achievements, wept with our parents when things were awry in the household, loving each of us as her own. Jeanne was energetic and full of excitement in anything she aspired to do. She was an superb stenographer, secretary, Master Gardener, faithful sister and aunt and desperately in love with her pets.
All of us who knew her, realized she was the glue that held everything together. The family reunions she coordinated were truly good old mountain jubilees. Her family was her passion. She carved out a place on this planet called Walter's Mountain.
One of her great hobbies was being creative on the computer when it was a new technology.
Her skill in calligraphy was on all of our birthday cards.
Jeanne was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her fellow members of the Cleburne County, AR Master Gardeners Club remember her as industrious, committed and had a servant's heart. She volunteered to help answer the phone. We all know how good she was at conversation. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Pangburn, always dressed to the nines.
Services will be held on June 1, 2019 at graveside with Kenneth Roland officiating. Visitation at 11:00 AM with service and burial to follow at Henderson Cemetery, Pangburn, AR. She will be buried next to her loving husband. A very special thanks to Leanna, Carol, and Wendy for their tender loving care, and Arkansas Hospice for never failing to meet her every need.
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7 Condolence(s)
Brian Sartain
Friday, May 31, 2019
I will always remember Aunt Jeanne as the life of the party. She brought a special kind of energy to family reunions, seldom hesitating to break out into song. We (great nephews/nieces) loved her as she always took a genuine interest in us and always spoke with an air of enthusiasm. She kept Walt's old red Chevy truck in pristine condition, as with the grounds at "Walt's Mountain" which was always a special place to visit and explore as a kid. Her exceptional wit remained strong long after her body weakened, and I feel fortunate that my own small children had the opportunity to meet her. She will be dearly missed but fondly remembered.
Larry & Carolyn Eubanks
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Jean was a very sweet and caring person.
Larry worked with Jean for 6 years and what a wonderful worker.
She would always make sure to take us out on our Anniversary and always made a beautiful card and pictures of us.
She would always make a special Christmas card with pictures she had taken of us throughout the year. I still have them.
So thoughtful all the time of others.
I gave her a seed to grow for me from my Uncle's house and she got it growing and to this day I still have that plant. She had a green thumb.
She was a blessing to myself and my husband. So kind and I can still hear that sweet laugh and her precious smile that would light up a room. She was a true friend and a special lady. We miss her and love her.
Carol Hammond
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
What a honor and privilege to have been able to share a portion of your life.
I will miss our hugs and eating chocolate and drinking coffee.
I love you Aunt Jean â¤ï¸
Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Carol Hammond
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
What an honor and privilege to be able to share a portion of your life.
I will miss sharing hugs and eating chocolate
Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Love you Aunt Jean.💖💖
John Waller Giles
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Dearest Aunt Jeanne:
You were always one of my favorites. You made us all feel so important. You were so much fun and I can still hear you laughing right now.
You prepared your whole life for this transition, exchanging the temporal for the eternal. You can now join Uncle Walt, your brothers and sisters and the Great Cloud of Witnesses described in Hebrews.
Thank you Lloyd and Cissy for your unconditional love for her.
There are so many gardens now to tend in Heaven.
Until We Meet Again Aunt Jeanne
John Waller Giles
Lee Marian
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Dearest Aunt Jeanne....what a joyous light in this world...
Caroline Mixon
Monday, May 27, 2019
Rest in Peace, dear Aunt Jeanne