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Elena Gail Burt Hanggi Giddings

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On April 1, 2014, Elena Gail Burt Hanggi Giddings, mother of four, grandmother of six, left us at the age of 72 to be with God. Elena was born September 29, 1941 in Fort Riley, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elenora and Alvin Burt, and her sister, Sharry Holcomb. Elena had a passion for knowledge and a willingness to help anyone that she came in contact with. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she earned the Edward Lynn Whitbeck Memorial Award as the Outstanding Graduating Senior, she went on to earn her Juris Doctor at UALR School of Law. She served many years as chairman on the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. Those remaining to cherish her memory include four daughters, Sheila Easterly of Little Rock, Susan Dale (John) of Little Rock, Stephanie Matthews (Brian) of Bryant, Stacey Hanggi (Les) of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Coriana, Mallory and Jacob Matthews, Jordan Dale, Hunter and Michael Ramsay; two nieces, Christy Brooks and Ashley Holcomb; one nephew, Billy Huff and many friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 1:30pm at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Little Rock. The family will receive friends following the service at St. Theresa's. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.

Published April 3, 2014

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