220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Mary Louise "Lou" Harlan

Mary Louise "Lou" Harlan

Mary Louise "Lou" Harlan

September 17, 1925 - March 9, 2017

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Obituary

Mrs. Mary Louise “Lou” Harlan of Trumann, AR departed this life Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 91 years, 5 months and 20 days. She was born Thursday, September 17, 1925 in Lunsford, AR and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Harlan was a retired school teacher from the Trumann School District, a very active member of First Baptist Church for 65 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Crawford Harlan, one sister, Ann Brown, two brothers, Wasson R. Holland and James Harrold Holland and her parents, Robert R. and Mattie Frances Wells Holland. She is survived by two daughters, Judith Harlan (James) Chaffin of Germantown, TN and Marilyn Harlan (Henry) White of Columbia, MO, two sisters, Madaline Doak of Jonesboro, AR and Bobbie Coleman of Weatherford, TX, four grandchildren, Brett Chaffin of Tullahoma, TN, Blake Chaffin of Cupertino, CA, Sharon White Moore of Naperville, IL and Daron White of Vancouver, WA and seven great-grandchildren, Olivia, Abigail, Jack, Hannah, Kellen, Skyler and Audrey. Funeral service will be Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1301 Hwy 69 Trumann, AR with Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will be private at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro, AR under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann, Ark. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of First Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Trumann. The family requests memorials be made to 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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March 12, 2017

First Baptist Church
Trumann, AR

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"Marilyn and Judy,I am so sorry I missed your mom's homecoming. I only knew she passed when I read it in the paper. When I was a little girl I remember your mom & dad when they were newlyweds. I loved them and had great respect for them. They will certainly be missed, but we know they are in a happier place.May God Bless you and your families.Love, Shirley Brown Suhl

Shirley Suhl, Warm Springs, AR

March 22, 2017

"Mrs. Harlan was my fifth grade teacher. My family moved to Trumann when I was 10 and left when I was 12. It was six weeks into my fifth grade year that we moved and Mrs. Harlan made me feel so welcome that the whOle class accepted me and I made more friends than I could count. I always loved her thename and will always remember her for that. She was a great teacher, wonderful lady, and a good friend.

Donald Hall, Rogers, Arkansas

March 18, 2017

"Mrs. Harlan was my fifth grade teacher. My family moved to Trumann when I was 10 and left when I was 12. It was six weeks into my fifth grade year that we moved and Mrs. Harlan made me feel so welcome that the whOle class accepted me and I made more friends than I could count. I always loved her thename and will always remember her for that. She was a great teacher, wonderful lady, and a good friend.

Donald Hall, Rogers, Arkansas

March 18, 2017

"Mrs. Harlan was my very fondly remembered fifth grade teacher. Sincere condolences to her family.

Kevin Mitchell, Conway

March 16, 2017

"Dear Judy,My heartfelt sympathy is sent to you. Words fall short of our thoughts and the shared pain in my heart. With love...Gertie

Gertie Jarnagin Day, Harriman, Tn

March 14, 2017

"Condolences to this dear lady's daughters and the rest of the family. I have loved her for as long as I can remember, from First Baptist Church and when she was my fourth-grade teacher. I have more memories than this space could hold.

Denise Dorton, Little Rock

March 13, 2017

"Becky and I send our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Harlan. She was always so kind to us. Mrs Harlan and Mr. Harlan were two of the kindest Christian people I ever knew.

Ken Allen, Batesville, Ar 72503

March 13, 2017

"I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one and offer my heartfelt sympathy. It's never easy to accept the loss of our dear loved ones. May God provide comfort and peace to your family during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4

M. Hughes ,

March 13, 2017

"Judy and Marilyn, I am sorry I was unable to attend your mom's service. She was such a dear lady. I was blessed to visit with her a few times before she moved from Morningside, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Her wit and charm remained in tact, and always a gracious lady to be sure. May God bless you two and your families.

Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, Jonesboro

March 12, 2017

"Judy and MarilynSo very sorry for the loss of your sweet mom. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda McAnally Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

March 12, 2017

"Dear Marilyn and Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. I loved your mother and dad dearly and have such fond memories of stays with the Harlans. Marilyn, I could always make your mom laugh and get a bit of a smile from your dad when we remininisced about some of the Marilyn/Teri escapades of our teenage years. Who knew that the tongue lashing we got over the 1964 sweet tea and carnival fiasco would be the source of such laughter for 50+ years. I can still see Lou giggling with shaking shoulders and teary eyes as she recalled the events of what I considered to be the most humiliating day of my first 15 years on earth!!!Today I imagine Lou and Harlan holding hands in heaven.. she giggling and he smiling over my post. May this bring you a smile and comfort as it does me on this day of great loss. Love and sympathy to you and your families. Teri

Teri Young Borton, Pensacola Beach, FL.

March 12, 2017

"Judy,Marilyn and family so sorry for your loss. Praying for you.

Mike Chaffin, Russellville, Ar

March 12, 2017

"So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron & Kay Massey, Jonesboro

March 12, 2017

"I am so sorry to hear about your mom, she was a good person,she will be missedMy prayers are with you and your family.god bless.

barbara hanes collett, 308 patterson ,trumann,ark

March 12, 2017

"Judy and Marilyn. So sorry to hear about your mother. I thought a lot of you mother and dad. They did so much for all of us when we were kids. You never forget things like that. Our prayers are with you in these times

Gary England, Trumann ArJudy

March 11, 2017

"You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jim and Myra (White) Osment, Germantown, Tn

March 11, 2017

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