Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy Banks Conatser was born on Monday, August 5, 1918, daughter of the late Lewis and Amanda Hardin Banks. Mrs. Conatser died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 90 years 4 months and 19 days. She was born in Smithville, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; homemaker; past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Conatser was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. Conatser in 1996; one son, James Conatser; five sisters; one brother and her parents. Survivors include four daughters, Elaine (Jim) Isbell of Jonesboro; Patsy Bullock, Sharon (Bob) Vest and Rose (Bobby) Bradley all of Trumann; one son, Ken (Melody) Conatser of Jonesboro; daughter-in-law, Joann Conatser of Trumann; one sister, Maxine Mauzey of Kansas City, Kansas; one brother, Arlan Ray Banks of Kansas City, Kansas; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers and Dr. Jerry Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in Potters Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Ark., with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers will be Brian Conatser, Bradley Isbell, Mark Vest, Waylon Bullock, Matt Conatser and Josh Bradley. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Conatser, Randy Conatser, Kelley Vest and Joey Conatser. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Highway 69 W in Trumann. The family would like to thank the Craighead Nursing Center for their excellent care. Lasting memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Terri Morrison Craft, Weiner ArDecember 31, 2008
"Patsy and FamilyWe are praying for you at this time of sorrow. I so wanted to come, but have been sick all week, but I did want you to know that you have been on my mind and heart so much during this time.Love you,Mary Lee
Mary Lee (McCarty) Loggins, TrumannDecember 28, 2008
"Nell and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. I remember so well serving as her worthy patron.We will be praying for the friends, and family.God BlessNell and Charlie Hayes
Charlie & Nell Hayes, Trumann, ArkansasDecember 27, 2008
"Elaine: Just wanted you to know that I will be thinking about you and praying for you as you deal with the death of your mother.
Mel Brown, Conroe, TexasDecember 27, 2008
"Elaine I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You know the THS Group is thinking of you and your family at this and you know we are here for you.Jerry (Buckshot)mCunningham
jerry cunningham, Memphis, TNDecember 27, 2008
"Elaine You and your family have my deepest sympathy.Jim Kyle
Jim Kyle, Bloomingdale GADecember 27, 2008
"Elaine, Patsy, Sharon and Family,I'm so sorry about your Mom. I know Dorothy was ready to go HOME but it isn't easy on the ones left behind. Know she is resting easy and with all the loved ones that were waiting for her. You're all in my prayers.Brenda Chaffin
Brenda Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CADecember 27, 2008
"Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this terrible time. May God comfort you and give you peace throughout the coming days and weeks. Love,Freda
Freda Paxton, West Memphis, ARDecember 26, 2008
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mr and Mrs Robert Windle and family.
Carol Windle, Jonesboro ArkansasDecember 26, 2008
"Eliane I am sorry to hear about your MomI know that GOD will be with you all at this time Please call me if I can do anything for you or the familyYou are in my thoughts and prayersSALLY DICKENS
sally dickens, jonesboro,arDecember 26, 2008
"Patsy, Elaine and other family members, having lost my mother in September, I know how you are hurting. Although we know that they are better off, the hurt still remains. My prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you . Bless you and rejoice in knowing that she awaits your arrival someday. Love you.
Sharron Turman, JonesboroDecember 26, 2008
"Sharon and Patsy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the homegoing of your Mother. Dan and Sandy Toone
Dan and Sandy Toone, Flint Mi.December 25, 2008