Jennie Edith Hargett

JENNIE EDITH KING HARGETT, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. She was born Feb. 3, 1922, in Heber Springs, Ark., a daughter of the late Ernest Hammond and Mertie Evelyn (May) King. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, C. L. "Peanut" Hargett; a brother, Calvin King and a sister, Lucille Neugebauer. Mrs. Hargett was dedicated to Tyler Street Baptist church since 1953; and was a Sunday school teacher, president of her Sunday school class and a member of the Progressive Supper Club. She was retired from Westinghouse, after 30 years of service. Her love for playing bridge was only outshined by her love of the Lord and her precious family. She was well known for her coconut cream and chocolate pies. She was a shining role model and inspiration not only to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but all those who knew her. Her legacy of love leaves her children, Barbara Hurley (Gerald), Joe Hargett (Janet), Mickey Hargett (Lynn); nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bonnie Johnson Hanks, Dale Cook, Opal Sample, Ottie Mae Minton; and one sister-in-law, Vickie King. The family will receive visitors between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 72204. 501-661-9111. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Mrs. Hargett's name, to Tyler Street Baptist Church, 2100 S Tyler St, Little Rock, Ark. 72204. You may send the family messages of encouragement and comfort at Jennie's online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.