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Antoinette "Nettie" Worm Elsinger

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Antoinette "Nettie" Worm Elsinger, 93, of Conway passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family January 28, 2016. She was born in Conway, November 14, 1922 to the late Anton and Clara George Worm. Nettie was a lifelong faithful member at St. Joseph Catholic Church, and served on the school board. She was a member of the Christian Ladies, a Eucharistic Minister to shut-ins for many years, and was one of the lead callers on the prayer chain at St. Joseph. Nettie was completely devoted to her family and loved to cook countless meals for them. She enjoyed gardening and canning. Antoinette is survived by three daughters: Claranne (Mark) Ferris of Saline, Michigan, Margaret (Bobby) Martin of Conway, Roberta "Robbie" (Wayne) Davis of Conway, three sons; Mark (Christine) Elsinger of Conway, Matthew (Jackie) Elsinger of Conway, Gerald (Rose A.) Elsinger of Conway, 18 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and one brother; Andrew (Imelda) Worm. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Gerald Elsinger, parents, two brothers: Norman Worm, Richard "Cotton" Worm, three sisters: Lucille Guy, Margaret Strack, and Rosemarie Worm. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Antoinette's caregivers at Gentiva and Katherine Chunn. A special thanks to Julie Shipman for her devoted care. Rosary and visitation will be Sunday January 31, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be Monday February 1, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment following at St. Joseph Mausoleums. Donations can be made in her memory to the St. Joseph School Endowment at P.O. Box 72, Conway, Ark. 72033. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.

Published January 30, 2016

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