Eileen O'Neal

Eileen Hagan O'Neal, 98, of the Huffman Community, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at her home. Eileen was born to William "Eddie" and Mary Emma (Sweat) Hagan in Huffman, Ark. She was the Valedictorian of the first graduating class at Armorel. Eileen worked as Mississippi County Collector for 51 years and was a member of the Arkansas Tax Collector Association. Eileen was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was a member of the Alter Society. She was involved in numerous community organizations such as Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, Blytheville Women's Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Charlevoix Chapter of the DAR. Eileen was also a supporter of the Mississippi County Arts Council. In her free time, she loved to paint, read, and travel. Recently, Eileen established the Eileen O'Neal scholarship fund at Arkansas Northeastern College. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. O'Neal Jr.; her parents; and three sisters, Regina Wimberley, Nora Seibert, and Genevieve Gunn. Eileen leaves her sister, Geneva White of Campbell, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father T.J. Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Rosary will be Monday evening at 5 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 5:30-7 p.m. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.