Martha Eloise Kalb

Martha Eloise Kalb, 84, of Maumelle, Arkansas went to be with the Lord February 11, 2019. She was born in Scott, Mississippi on May 20, 1934 to Heyward Taylor and Thelma Tardy Spinks. A graduate of Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) and The University of Mississippi, Eloise followed in her mother's footsteps becoming an educator. Her teaching career began in Eldon, Missouri and continued to her hometown in Helena, Arkansas teaching at Central High School and Phillips County Community College. After leaving Helena, she taught in Tallapoosa, Georgia and Albertville, Alabama. A consummate director, Eloise inspired and mentored everyone she encountered via church plays, Helena Little Theatre, or Maumelle Players. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau, Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association. She was a long-term member of the First Baptist Church of Maumelle. Eloise was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 37 years; Jack Kalb, brothers, Heyward and Bobby Spinks, grandson; Zachary Davis and great-grandson; Gabriel Martin. She is survived by four children; Jack Kalb (Charity), Chuck Kalb, Lisa Kalb, and Melinda Beith (Andy) 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren (one on the way!), sisters-in-law; Edwynne Kalb and Donna Spinks, and a blessing of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2019 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home. Graveside services noon, Saturday, February 16th, Maple Hill Cemetery, 1800 Holly Street, Helena, Arkansas with a celebration of life to follow. Memorials to the Helena Little Theatre, P.O. Box 433, Helena Ark. 72342, Humane Society of the Delta, or the charity of your choice. Please share your memories of Eloise at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.