LUCRETIA I. PALADINO, age 85, formerly of North Little Rock passed away in Magnolia, Ark., on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. She was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Lonoke, Ark., to Oscar Bert and Ida J. Eagle. Lucretia was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Paladino; her parents; two sons, Eddie Douglas and Tony Paladino; one sister, Marie Cole; and one brother, Sonny Eagle. Mrs. Paladino was survived by one son, Don (Ronda) Paladino of Magnolia, Ark.; three daughters, Bobbie (Ed) Tabor of Sheridan, Ark., Debi (Tom) Knight of Pennington, N.J., Sharon Paladino of Chicago, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Lucretia was a devoted mother, grandmother and homemaker and enjoyed sewing. She was a member of the U.S. Air Force Officers Wives' Club and was of the Baptist faith. A graveside funeral service and interment will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will precede the graveside service from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). The Paladino family suggests memorial contributions be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Drive, El Dorado, Ark. 71730 (866-378-0388) or an Arkansas animal protection service of your choice. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.

Published August 22, 2010