of Yellville, AR
March 14, 1948 - November 26, 2018
Oma Madelyn Gregory Baker, 70 of Yellville, AR, passed away peacefully in the presence of her closest family and friends in Mtn. Home, AR on November 26, 2018.
She was born March 14, 1948 in Harrison, AR to Dewey and Euga Gregory. She was a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School, Class of 1966.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands; Dennis Watkins and Wayne Baker, beloved grandmother; Oma Bond, Aunt Rene and a host of friends who loved her as much as family.
She is survived by her children; Darrel (Georgina) Watkins, Tammy Crull (Josh Dooley) & Greg (Tanya) Watkins. Siblings; Dwayne (Beverly) Gregory, Virginia ''Kookie'' (Carlos) Woodson, Margaret (Benny) Baker, Marilyn (Nate) VanCleave & Susan (Ray) Covington, 7 grandchildren; Ashley, Zach, Mikala, Hunter, McKenzie, Ben and Hayden Grey, 2 great grandchildren; Cadence and Hank & her ''girls''; Tazi and Sadie.
Madelyn will be dearly missed by those who loved her. Her legacy in this life will be of one of a giving and loving heart who put everyone's needs before hers. Her humility was gracious in that she loved all others above herself.
If Mother would have written a song...
I was walking all alone
On a road of rocks and stone,
Never did I know where it would lead
Sometimes I wondered, ''was it because of my deeds?''
Then came along a sweet little breeze
Seemed to me, my whole world would freeze
For a little while I thought
That the road I chose was the best one I got.
The breeze took away all my pain,
As if barren after years had rain
This seemed to lead me to a meadow
Where in the sun, only gave me shadow.
The feeling was great,
But it came at some rate,
I felt like being on top of the world
''Come down to Mother Earth'' somebody called.
It was a beautiful dream
Which I had
The heat was taking its toll on me,
And it never made me glad.
Then the storm
That shattered my dreams
It crushed my norms
And it went all down the stream.
I had no place to hide
As if I was sinking in a high tide,
Slowly and slowly my body gave up,
Soul left my body,
Helplessly forever, I shut up.
Memorial services will be private.
In Madelyn's memory please make a donation to:
Humane Society of Marion County Arkansas
1753 AR-14, Yellville, AR 72687
870.416.3428
www.hsmcpets.org
Roller-Burns Funeral Home, Yellville, Arkansas.
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10 Condolence(s)
Julie
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Dearest Madelyn,
I am very sad about your passing and not getting to see you one more time. What an adventure life has been for you. I saw you in some of your happiest moments in life. It was an honor standing up for you when you were married. I remember times when we went to meetings and the joy I saw in you was amazing. I so missed you when you left California. It was a sad time for me to see you go. Love and blessings for all of your family and children. I know how much they loved you! 💜🙏🏼🦋
Rob Allen
Monday, December 3, 2018
Sorry for Yout All’s Loss. Rob and Annie
Carolyn S. Looney
Monday, December 3, 2018
Greg, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Psalms 115:16 . You are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn (Reeves)
Susan Covington
Monday, December 3, 2018
This was not just my sister but my buddy for life. I loved her more than life itself. I woke up this morning thinking PeeWee had died and it made me sad than the reality hit. She was gone and all over again I cried and hurt. I can't believe she is gone. I cannot reach her in any way but to pray. Good bye my beautiful sister. I hope to see you down the road. I love you. Remember I am the baby gotta love me. See you happy again one day.
Janie Purdom
Monday, December 3, 2018
Madelyn was such a fun-loving gal. Lots of memories from school & time spent at the Gregory home when we were kids. My condolences to all her family.
Bennie Jean Baker
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Love you Aunt Madelyn,
Thinking of you cousins
Love Bennie Jean
Pama Reed Walker
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Sorry to hear of your passing! Have many fond memories @ Summit Baptist Church. Sending prayers for your family and many big hugs!!
Linda Casteell
Saturday, December 1, 2018
So very sorry for you loss.
Linda Moreau
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Dearest Gregory Family, so sorry to hear of Madelyn's passing. prayers for comfort and peace during your time of grief.
verlia allen
Friday, November 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss.May God with all of your family