Elizabeth Beene

Elizabeth Jackson Beene, 48, of Little Rock, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2012. She was born July 22, 1964 in Eldorado, Arkansas. She attended Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from Strong Garden High School in Strong, Arkansas were she played basketball and was a member of the dance team. After graduation Elizabeth served four years in the United States Army. She was a dedicated and committed employee of Wyngate Hotel. Elizabeth confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church in Strong, Arkansas. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her father Leroy Jackson Sr.; adopted mother, Doris Jackson, and step-son, Quenton Jerrell Beene. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Willie James Beene; step-children, Chamere Beene and Nikista Jackson Beene both of Little Rock, Arkansas; biological mother, Barbara Jackson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two aunts, Juanita (Luscious) Daniels, of Strong, Arkansas, and Patricia Jackson of Germany; one uncle, Felix Jackson of Eldorado, Arkansas; one brother, Leroy (Stephanie) Jackson Jr.; one sister, Stephanie (David) Purify of Jacksonville, Arkansas; nephews, Jamion Platt, Treaciyea Reece, David Purifoy Jr.; nieces, Ashley Reece, Alesha Jackson, a special niece Aaliyal (LeLe) Jackson; a host of other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m., Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Pastor Homer L. Fairchild, officiating. Graveside service: 1 p.m., Saturday at Arlington Cemetery, El Dorado. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. "Service You Can Trust."