Carol Ottinger

Carol B. Ottinger, 82, of Batesville, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. She was born to E. Guy and Pearl (McLendon) Ottinger on Dec. 25, 1933 in Batesville, Ark. She graduated from Batesville High School in 1951 then went to Arkansas College (now Lyon College) from 1954 to 1960. She then went to Oklahoma State University and received her Master's degree and Educational Doctorate degree in 1969. Carol took additional courses at Stanford University and Tulane University. She taught math at Crossett, Arkansas Junior High School; at Jonesboro, Arkansas High School; and in Claremore, Okla., and then began teaching at Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Miss. Carol retired from there after 27 years as a Professor Emeritus. She was a member of the Central Avenue United Methodist Church; and active in the United Methodist Women at local, district and conference levels. The professional organizations she was a member of include Mathematical Association of America, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the American Mathematical Society. Survivors include a number of cousins, especially Leora Ottinger Jeffery of Desha, Dr. Jerry (Connie) McSpadden of Huntington, Md.; Joy (Bob) Buffalo of Little Rock; JeriLyn (Keith) Buckalew of Batesville; and Donna (Stan) May of Malvern. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Paul Seay officiating and under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. There will not be a visitation. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 N. Central Avenue, Batesville, Ark. 72501 and Heifer International, PO Box 6021, Albert Lea, MC 56007 or charity of choice. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/batesville.