of Hot Springs Village, AR
November 14, 1920 - May 30, 2019
Mary Catherine Milam Sturgeon of Hot Springs Village passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born on November 14, 1920 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Carl and Ollie Bell Milam.
Mrs. Sturgeon was a graduate of Conway High School and the University of Central Arkansas. She received a master's in library science from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was an Associate Professor Emeritus of Library Science at UALR. She also served as a librarian at Brinkley High School and Pine Bluff High School and was an English teacher and librarian at Benton High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Sturgeon, and brothers Carlton Milam and Nick Milam.
Mary Catherine is survived by her daughters, Mary Jack (Nick) Landers of Hot Springs and Kay (James) Calloway of Sherwood. In addition, she is survived by five grandchildren, Josh (Lindsey) Landers of Bryant, Colby Landers of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jay Calloway of Bayfield, Colorado, Kristen Calloway of Sherwood and Blake (Stephanie) Calloway of Sherwood. She also leaves behind four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Korben, Harper Kayte and Kayle.
A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, AR 72015. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to service.
The family would like to thank Mt. Carmel at Hot Springs Village, Arkansas Hospice and Reggie Bursley for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Sign Guestbook
14 Condolence(s)
RACHEL L DAVIS
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Mary Jack and Kay,
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was a fascinating woman. Took care of her finances way longer than most people and in
such an orderly fashion. I missed her when she could no longer
manage them. You were lucky to have her for so long!
Rachel Davis
Sally Simmons Reynolds
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
I remember your Mother from Brinkley, a fond memory is when she hosted our preschool children for an Easter egg hunt at your home on New Orleans St. My sympathies go out to your family.
Judy McCollum Reynolds
Monday, June 3, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May God B
less ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Peace and Love 💜
Judy McCollum Reynolds
Monday, June 3, 2019
So sorry for your lost. May God Bless ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ Peace and Love 💜
Kathi Grizzle Hudspeth
Sunday, June 2, 2019
So sorry for your loss but happy memories â¤ï¸ Have thought of you and your family often. Kathi
Linda Jefferies Heep
Sunday, June 2, 2019
My sincere condolences to Mrs Sturgeon’s family. She was a wonderful lady whom i always admired. I was in the Brinkley High School Class if 1958 when she was on the faculty.
Linda Jefferies Heep
Melissa White
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Dearest MaryJack and Family, I can only imagine the wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother Mrs Sturgeon was to all who loved her. Sending my sympathy and healing prayers to you all. Love, Missy White
Eddie Smith
Saturday, June 1, 2019
To all the family so sorry to hear about your mom and grandmother in our thoughts and prayers . Eddie and Debbie
Bill and Connie Bloodworth
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Mary Jack - Bill and I send all our thoughts and prayers for you and your family with the loss of your Mother. Bill has fond memories of her - bright smile and a genuine sweetness for everyone - we love you all ❤️
Jeanne & Charles Stender
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Dear Family, Charles & I both started working with your dad at McClellan in 1969, loved both of your parents. Have many wonderful memories of those years. Gods blessings for each of you.
L. Thomas and Rebecca Jones
Saturday, June 1, 2019
You will be greatly missed by all those who loved you and who’s lives you have touched.
Phil & Joanne Zaffarano
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Jim,Kay and family,
So sorry to read about the passing of your mom and grandmother.May she rest in eternal peace.
Brenda Dawson Edmonson
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Sincere sympathy. Remember Mrs. Sturgeon very well and admired her.
Tommy and Leslie Merritt
Friday, May 31, 2019
Mary Jack and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your mother. So very hard to give up the first person that loved you. Take comfort in knowing she will be waiting to reunite with you in heaven. She could not have asked for a more caring daughter. Our prayers are with you.
Tommy and Leslie