Della May Bowles Perdue

Della May Bowles Perdue, a long-time matriarch of the Roland community, gained her heavenly wings Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. Della was born April 15, 1923 in Mishawaka, Ind., to Clarence Milton Bowles and Garnetta Mae Runnells, both preceding her in death. In 1942 she married Wilson Woodrow Perdue, her husband of 48 years, who preceded her in death, as well as their daughter, Barbara Jean, her brother, Frank Bowles and son-in-law, James Clark. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Judy), Mike (Julia, Mark (Shari); her daughters, Carol Holland (Gilbert), Deb Clark; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and one sister, Claudia Young. We will always cherish the memory of her kindness and the love she had for God, family, friends and community. The family greatly appreciates the loving care given by Baptist Hospice home care givers, Dee Dee Perry and Barbara Stewart. Service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 224-8300. Officiating will be Chester Shewmake. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rainey Cemetery, Roland, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11900 Colonel Glenn Road, Suite 200, Little Rock, Ark., 72210 in honor of Della. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.