Mary Katherine Horne Hargis

Mary Katherine Horne Hargis, of Little Rock, and formerly of De Queen, Arkansas, died December 10, 2011, from complications following surgery on November 21, 2011. She was born in Horatio, Arkansas, on June 5, 1928, to the late W. A. "Astor" and Margaret Gore Horne. In addition to her parents, Katherine Hargis was preceded in death by her husband of many years, Peter Lawrence Hargis, and her sister, Lillie Corene Horne. Surviving her are her son, Garry Lawrence Hargis, and his wife, Alison of Little Rock; her grandson, Peter George Hargis of Albuquerque, New Mexico; her granddaughter, Katheryn Blair Hargis (Paul Cookman) and her great-granddaughter, Lillie Katheryn Cookman of Little Rock. She also leaves behind a dear friend, confidant, and daily breakfast buddy of many years, Mary Martin, who made sure she never missed a weekly hair appointment or a doctor's visit. Katherine, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was a homemaker known for her baking skills, especially for her pound cakes, teacakes, and peanut butter cookies, which she showered on her family and friends and even those who never met her. Her daughter-in-law's high school students, who knew her as "Grandma" and begged for "Grandma's cookies", often showed their appreciation with cards and hand-decorated aprons. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in the Redmen Cemetery in De Queen under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Conway Interfaith Clinic, 830 North Creek, Conway, Ark. 72032; Potluck Inc., Box 251558, North Little Rock, Ark. 72225; or Humane Society of Pulaski County, P.O. Box 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72210, in honor of her beloved companion Gizmo, a miniature schnauzer. You may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.