Blanche McMahan Lewallen
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Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Rd.
Benton, AR  72015
Sunday, April 14, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Service Schedule
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Rd.
Benton, AR  72015
Sunday, April 14, 2019
2:30 p.m.
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72022
Blanche McMahan Lewallen

of Benton, AR

November 23, 1927 - April 11, 2019

Ida Blanche McMahan Lewallen passed away peacefully April 11, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born November 23, 1927 in Beedeville, AR to O.O. and Fannie Hamilton. She graduated from Beedeville High School at 17 and then attended Little Rock Junior College.
Blanche spent 44 joyful years married to John G. McMahan Sr., with whom she had four children, John G. McMahan Jr., Randy McMahan, Sandy Landers (Steve) and Pam O'Neal (Gary). John preceded her in death in 1992.
She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Earl Hamilton and Ziba Hamilton and sister, Luddy Hamilton; her grandsons, Johnny McMahan III and Jorre McMahan; and her husband of 14 years, Andy Lewallen.
Blanche is survived by four grandchildren, Steve Landers Jr. (Karmen), Scott Landers (Lauren), Mallory Nickels (Justin), and Jacie McMahan; and five great-grandchildren, Annika Landers, Steve Landers III,
Aubree Landers, Londyn Landers and Patton Landers. She is also survived by Andy's children Andrea Carpenter, Linda Levart (J.R.), David Lewallen (Peggy), and Timothy Lewallen (Marilyn).
Blanche and John shared a love of travel which took them to three different continents and many countries. They also shared a healthy appetite for adventure which manifested itself in interstate motorcycle trips, membership in the Dixie Car Club and many weekends spent camping with their dear friends, the Staleys. In 2008, Blanche and her four children visited the Dominican Republic where, at the age of 80, she checked parasailing over the beach off her bucket list.
She was a great admirer of the music of Elvis Presley and, occasionally, a great performer of the funky chicken. She excelled in her role as Homemaker. The beautiful hydrangeas and petunias that populated her yard were a testament to her gardening skills and her chicken and dumplings were without equal. Blanche truly loved her role as Mamaw to her grandchildren and GiGi to her great-grandchildren. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for more than 50 years where she treasured her time as Church Secretary.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, with funeral service following at 2:30 p.m., officiated by Dr. Clif Johnson. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as Pallbearers will be Steve Landers Jr., Scott Landers, Steve Landers III, Jacie McMahan, Uriel Johnson and David Johnson.
The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the RNs and CNAs at Saline Memorial Hospice House for the kindness and care they showed to our mother. Also, a special thanks to Dana Kelley.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas (201 Markham Center Drive Little Rock, AR 72205) or to the Saline Memorial Hospice House (23157 I-30 Bryant, AR 72022).



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Rose Mary Miller-Fason
Sardis, AR
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Monday, April 15, 2019

Johnny - I am so sorry for you loss. I didn't know till this morning (Monday 04/15) or I would have been there yesterday. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Ms Blanche

Beverly Pritchard Ault
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Dear Family, My sympathy, thoughts & memories, Prayers & Much Love ❤️

Suzanne Vining Kunkel
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

McMahan family,
John and I are sad to hear of your Mother's passing on. Our memories of camping with your family and the Staley's on Brady Mt. are held dear. .
We share the heartache of loosing your Mother to Alzheimers as our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of celebrating life and grieving the loss.
Love to each of you,
Suzanne Vining Kunkel

Cowboy Auto Group
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers for all family members

Ann Berry
Bryant, AR
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Sunday, April 14, 2019

Dustin Curtis and Family
Clinton, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Ed Stuckey and family
Bauxite, AR
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Saturday, April 13, 2019

Sincere, heartfelt condolences to all on this loss.