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Ed Dell Wortz

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Ed Dell Wortz, of Fort Smith, passed away Nov. 4, 2016. She was born Nov. 16, 1922 in Fort Smith, to Carl Henry Wortz and Ed Dell Haglin Wortz. Ed Dell graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and the University of Arizona in Tucson. She also attended Wharton School of Finance in Philidelphia, Pa. Ed Dell retired as a broker for Merrill Lynch, was a member of First Presbyterian Church, and she enjoyed golf and community activities. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Haglin Wortz and her sister-in-law, Charlotte Wacker Wortz. She is survived her niece, Jane Chester and her husband, D.E. Chester Jr. of Spring, Texas; great niece, Charlotte Procter and her husband Doak Procter IV of Bellaire, Texas; and great nephews, Carl and Owen Procter of Bellaire, Texas. In lieu of flowers, Ed Dell requested the memorials be sent to: Arkansas Girls Golf Council Inc, c/o Lynn Hardin, 5081 Arkanshire Circle, Springdale, Ark. 72764 or The Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Highway, Fort Smith, Ark. 72904. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Dec. 17, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church. Service and cremation are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Published November 6, 2016

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