of Paris, AR
November 12, 1923 - December 31, 2018
Dessie Oxford, 95 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 in Fort Smith. She was born on November 12, 1923 in Russellville, Arkansas to her parents Emmitt E. and Nellie Mae (Eakes) Mars. She was a homemaker who loved embroidery, reading her bible, watching cardinals in her yard and was long time member of First Assembly of God Church in Paris.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Emmitt E. and Nellie Mae (Eakes) Mars; her husband, George Odell Oxford and her daughter, Charlotte Oxford.
She is survived by her daughters, LaDonna Holman of Ada, Oklahoma and Misty Barnett of Paris, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Tammy Snow, Gary Koch, Larry Koch, Leslie Koch, Makayla Barnett and Makenzie Barnett; ten great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Kenny Maness. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tammy Snow, Larry Koch, Gary Koch, David Snow, Louis Koch and Ben Trusty.
I'm very sorry for your loss. I got to know her when we owned Dari. She was a character and I know you all will miss her! Prayers for her family!
Dessie was truly the Christian lady. Always sweet & very nice. And when she was able, always put a big smile on her face when she could help you in any way. She is already being missed very much. God truly has added another Angel to his Kingdom. R.I.P. Dessie.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Odell was butcher for my dad at Friddle's Grocery. They were both great friends of our family. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Such a sweet woman! I had the pleasure of being her neighbor in the mid-200s. I will never forget that wonderful woman or her big beautiful dog!
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ms. Dessie was a sweet heart and I loved my visits with her in the past years. I had lost contact with her but I still remembered her sweet words and kindness.
I am very sad to hear about Mrs. Dessies passing. I loved talking to her and all the times i got to spend with her when in Paris. She was a great cook, friend, and shared many laughs with her. I respected her very much. She was very gracious and kind to me. I will always remember her smiles and laughter. Prayers for this family,
Brent Appleton
So sorry to hear of Dessies passing. She was such a sweet lady. I loved visiting with her when I went to her home to deliver her medication . She will be greatly missed . Prayers for her family in this time of sorrow. Love, Teresa Henson Schluterman