of Locust Grove, AR
February 6, 1917 - October 11, 2015
Bernice (Winston) Magouyrk, age 98, of Locust Grove, died at a local nursing home on October 11, 2015.
The youngest child of William David Winston and Elizabeth Ann (Churchwell) Winston, she was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years, Asariah C. Magouyrk Jr. and a daughter, Linda Carol Magouyrk. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Harriet McCabe, Pearl Winston, Robert ''Bob'' Winston, Elizabeth McGraw, Bess Grinstead, Myrtle Pannill, and Mae Jeffrey.
She is survived by a daughter, Patsy Gail Wilson of Locust Grove and a son, David Wayne Magouyrk and his wife Linda, of Bethel Heights, Arkansas. She is also survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; William Kristian ''Kris'' Wilson and his wife, Angel of Arlington, Tennessee; Jeffery ''Jeff'' Steven Wilson and his wife, Tracy, and their daughter, Quin, of Rogers, Arkansas; Mary Elizabeth ''Mary Beth'' Benafield and her sons, Wil and Cole, of Benton, Arkansas; Heather Renee Pratt and her husband, Joseph, and their son, Aiden, and daughter, Rylee, of Lowell, Arkansas.
Her longtime caregivers were Linda Milligan, Brenda Neeley, and Carolyn Waughn. More recent caregivers were Gwen Croslin, Mellie Luster, and Betty Knunupp.
A lifelong resident of Locust Grove, her family were early settlers of Independence County. Her great-grandfather, Robert Lanier Winston, and grandfather, Joseph William Winston, arrived here in 1854.
Bernice enjoyed her vegetable garden, her flowers, her cattle farm, and being outside. She and her husband operated Magouyrk's Store and Station in Locust Grove for 24 years. She later served as a relief postmaster at Locust Grove and she was of the Baptist faith.
Active pallbearers will be Keith Harmon, Gordon Harmon, Winfred Reed, Kiley Boutwell, Kenny Gerhardt, and Chris Magouyrk. The honorary pallbearers are Gerry Dugger and Craig Brown.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Locust Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Sturch officiating. Burial will follow at Locust Grove Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Locust Grove Cemetery Fund. c/o Kenny Gerhardt, 280 North 8th Street, Batesville, AR 72501.
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9 Condolence(s)
Robert Ford, Jr. & Family
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Dear David and Family,
On behalf of the Robert Ford, Jr. Family, please accept our deepest sympathy and our prayers as you grieve the loss of your mother. Your parents were wonderful neighbors to us at Jamestown. Our parents have shared many memories with us of days and years gone by with your family. Dad now lives in Georgia since mother's passing last November. He sends his love to your family.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Ford Doster and Ronald J. Ford on behalf of our father, Robert Ford, Jr.
George & Sarah Pratt
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Our condolences to David and his family. I only met her one time but she was such a sweet lady. RIP She is now with God.
Glen & Sheila Kerlin
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
My families thoughts and prayers to your family during this time. She was a great person that made this old world a better place.
Konnie Hogue
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
With deepest sympathy for MaryBeths family. May the memories forever live on in your heart.
Flora Elms Carey
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Pat, David & families. Our prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We have so many fond memories of the times our families spent togrther. A few family members remain. RIP my friend.
Resa Bolin - Farm Service Agency
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Thinking of this family and sending prayers.
Joanne Jackson
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the family. Take comfort in the resurrection hope promised at Job 14:14-15, while you find peace in God's strength.
Carolyn DeFries
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go to David and his family.
Michael & Karri Cope
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
We send our sincere condolences to David Magouyrk and his family.