Glyndell McClung Gartman

Glyndell McClung Gartman, age 91, of Carlisle, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 28, 1923, in Grant County, the daughter of the late Ocie J. and Alma Atchley McClung. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.F. Gartman; daughters, Paula Gartman, Jodell Gartman Pitts, and Martha Gartman Bailey; brother, R.A. McClung; and sisters, Louise Gilbert, Bonnie Herron, and Wanda Hicks. She is survived by four grandsons, Glenn Bailey, Matthew Bailey, Kerry Pitts, and Gart Pitts; as well as her loving caregivers in her final years, Nellia Nelson, Susie Nelson, and Sara Ison. She was affectionately called ‘Sister' by her siblings and ‘Meme' by her grandsons and caregivers. Meme liked to laugh, play Bridge, and spend time with friends. It was important to her to go to church. She was crazy about her family and was a wonderful mother and grandmother that made the best chicken and dumplings in the world. Funeral services are 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at Buie Funeral Home in Sheridan with Matthew Bailey officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Sheridan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lonoke Exceptional Development Center, P.O. Box 980, Lonoke, Ark., 72086, www.lonokeexceptional.org. Arrangements are by Buie Funeral Home of Sheridan. You may sign the guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com.