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Mary Alice Cole

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Mary Alice Cole, 90, of Jacksonville, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Jacksonville, Ark., to Harvey and Mabel Lamb. Mary Alice was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, where she was very active, serving in many roles. She loved her church family and spoke often about how "blessed" she was. She could brighten any room with her laughter and smile. She is preceded in death by parents; her husband, Robert W. Cole; two brothers, Virgil Lamb and Marion Lamb; and two sisters, Ruth Lamb and Margaret Howard. Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Johnny) Watson of Little Rock, Carolyn (Charles) Reed of Shelby, N.C.; and one son, David Cole of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Kelly Shewmaker, David (Jackie) Shewmaker, Chad (Leah) Reed, Carole (Adam) Beebe, Dustin (Chrissy) Cole, and Devin (Carolyn) Cole; great-grandchildren, Dawson, Addison, and Carson Shewmaker; sister, JoAnn (Buster) Smith; as well as her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service officiated by Bro. Cliff Hutchins will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church, 401 N. First Street, Jacksonville, Ark. 72076. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Music or Missions Programs at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

Published April 4, 2018

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