Eleanor Josephine Huie

Eleanor Josephine Huie, 82, of Benton passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. She was born January 26, 1936 in Strawberry, Ark. to the late Marvin Orgel Pinkston and Vergia Perrin Pinkston. She was of strong Christian faith and read and studied her Bible daily. Eleanor and her late husband Bill J. Huie were the owners and operators of Collection Service of Benton. Preceding Eleanor in death are her parents, husband, half-brother, G.A. Perrin, and sister, Melba Whittaker. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Rita Milam (Dennis) of North Little Rock, Greg Huie of Benton, Dr. Reeves Huie of Benton, Marla Sams (Randy) of Benton, and Renee Girou of Plano, Texas; grandchildren: Austin Sams and Crayton Sams; great-grandchild: Hugh Arlin Sams; brothers and sisters: Reuben Pinkston of Bryant, Veda Thompson (Gary) of Bryant, Charles Pinkston (Pat) of Bryant, Sharon Curths of Bryant, Eddie Pinkston (Jo) of Natchitoches, Louisiana, and Nancy Pinkston of Euless, Texas; and a host of family members and friends who love Eleanor and will miss her always. Eleanor's two beloved sons served as her primary caregivers at home during her illness. This allowed her to stay at home where she wanted to be in the last years of her life. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – noon, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton, Ark., where Eleanor will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.