of West Memphis, AR
March 21, 1927 - December 26, 2019
Lucille Fielder Person, ninety-two passed away December 26, 2019 at her residence in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was born March 21, 1927 to parents, John Lemial and Catherine Brown Fielder.
In her early years Lucille attended Postell School for all ages. At 3 years of age she would follow her brothers and sisters to school where the teacher would let her recite poems to the class. Her accomplishments include: Elected Homecoming Queen, was Valedictorian of her class, was named Miss Marvell and Miss Phillips County, won the Arkansas State Typing award and received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Arkansas State University.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet Heath and Rita Person Cross of West Memphis; one grandson, John William Heath Jr. and wife Erin of Potomac, Maryland; two great-grandchildren, Andrew and Grace Heath and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Person; sisters, Malissia Schaffhauser, Mary Clathworth, Frances Orn; brothers, Eugene, John and James Fielder.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis. A Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm. Interment will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.
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5 Condolence(s)
Brenda Wood Carey
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Rita& Janet, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother! She was a sweetheart to all that knew her! She was a great asset to Parkin School system! I know that ya’ll have many sweet memories to carry ya’ll through this sad time in your life! She was a beautiful lady inside & out! Prayers for ya’ll!
Brenda (Wood) Carey
Dennis Eugene Bullard
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was an amazing teacher and administrtor but more than that she was a wonderful person. Parkin was so lucky to have her.
Susan McKnight
Monday, December 30, 2019
Dear Janet and Rita,
With heartfelt sympathy, I wish you peace and comfort. I am grieving with you. We do not grieve without loving first. Your mother was a steady, smiling presence for me throughout my childhood. The last time that I visited my cousin Patricia Ray who lived in Crawfordsville before her death, we had a long conversation about your mother leading UMW mission studies for years and years.
With Love,
Susan
Pat W Neal
Monday, December 30, 2019
You and your family are In out thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. We will miss Lucille and how much she did for the Parkin United Methodist Church and in the education field as a teacher and principal as well.
Pat W Neal-Parkin, AR
Ava Stewart Marotti
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Janet and Rita and Family, I am so sorry to read about your mother's passing. Mrs. Lucille was a much loved and respected lady from Parkin who will never be forgotten. She and Mr. Harold were two of the very best of our old community and bring back good memories and make me smile just thinking about them. I worked with Mr. Harold for several years and he was so sweet and a pleasure to work with. I have no doubt they are together once again and looking at you all as proud parents and grandparents. May the Lord bless you and grant you peace with this huge loss in your lives.