Obituary
Pearl Marie Coker Roden 93, passed away at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house in
Jonesboro, Arkansas after a short illness Friday, October 10, 2025. Pearl was born June 7,1932 in Trumann, Arkansas to William Louie and Aline “Elliott” Coker. She lived her entire life in the rural farmland of Trumann. She graduated in 1950 from McCormick High School and attended Arkansas State College in Jonesboro. She retired from Trumann Public School after 21 years with the migrant program. Many people remember her working alongside her husband raising cattle, driving a tractor and
hauling crops to the gin. She loved being “outdoors” camping and waterskiing at Lake
Norfork. For many years she was active in the First General Baptist Church serving as
secretary/treasurer, youth church and Sunday School teacher for preschool. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club of Poinsett County and served as a sponsor for the youth 4H club.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years James William “Dub” Roden.
Her brother Floyd Coker of Memphis, TN and Ruth “Coker” Lee of MD.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia (Carey) Winters of The Villages, FL; grandson Patrick (Elise Penny) Doty of Bothell, WA; granddaughter, April (Andrew) Roach of Jonesboro; great grandson Samuel Roach and step grandchildren Veronica Winters of Redmond, WA and Connor (Jenny) Winters of Kirkland, WA.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Roach, Lee Ballard, Mike Clem, Jason Garrett, Steve
Garrett and Kevin Watkins.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 14 th from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at
Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of life will follow at 1:00 in the
chapel with Rev Darrel Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Nettleton Cemetery in
Jonesboro.
Online guestbook can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Public/Visitation
October 14, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
October 14, 2025
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"Patricia I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, I did not know she passed away or I would have been their first you. I will be praying for you and your family, love Doris
Doris Penter, Trumann October 18, 2025
"I know Pearl is in Heaven, reunited with her beloved Dub and the rest of her family. Still, I will miss Pearl's wit, wisdom, and her down-home common sense. I will miss her ready laugh, her interest in people, her strong work ethic that was so much a part of her character, and her enjoyment of life. She was a rare blend of sweetness, generosity, strength, and love. Pearl was the center and heart of our extended Coker family. She leaves a very large hole in our lives. I'm going to miss her more than I can say.
Denise Muir, Princeton, IdahoOctober 13, 2025
"Patricia, as you already know, your mother was a wonderful person. Sincerely, Beth Meeks Presley
Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212October 13, 2025
"Rest in peace precious Lady. You were always such a sweet person and was loved by so many.
Joyce Lansdell Darnell , 2349 Camden Cove W. Muscle Shoals, Al.October 13, 2025
"Patricia, we are so sorry. As you already know, your mother was a wonderful person, Sincerely, Beth and Donald Presley
Beth Presley, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212October 11, 2025