Edith Irene Reesnes

Edith Irene Reesnes, 89, of Searcy, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born Thursday, April 2, 1925 in Roseau, Minnesota to the late Rev. Einar and Manda Eidem Dreyer. Mrs. Reesnes was the wife of Rev. Arthur J. Reesnes for 52 years, fifty of those years as a pastor's wife. She was a gifted artist and musician; she loved needlework, baking, birds and flowers. Her garden was a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Mrs. Reesnes was a loyal member of Our Shepherd Lutheran Church where she was active in Bible study, Braille and very involved with Mission work. Her whole life was about serving the Lord first. Mrs. Reesnes was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Marie Dreyer and Gladys White; and a brother, Rev. Earl Dreyer. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Tim Reesnes (Lesa) of Beebe and Paul Reesnes (Iris) of Searcy; three daughters, Sharon Jorgenson (Jerry) of Scandinavia, Wisconsin, Mary Simmons (Willie) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Becky Reesnes of Batesville; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce Neset, Marlys Dickhart, and Geraldine Dreyer; and a host of other family and friends. Family visitation will be Thursday, January 8, 2015, 6-8 p.m., at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home (501) 268-3546. Funeral service will be Friday, January 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. in Our Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Pete Ave-Lallemant and Pastor James Hays officiating. Interment will follow in the Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.