Helen Louise Atkinson

Helen Louise Hart Atkinson, age 86, was called to her heavenly home on May 31, 2018 at Heritage Inn Retirement Center in Clarksville, Arkansas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born at home in Bono Community, Arkansas on March 30, 1932 to the late Emory Hart and Ella Polk Hart. A lifelong resident of Faulkner County, Helen married Cleties David (C.D.) Atkinson, raised two sons and earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree from University of Central Arkansas, Conway. She worked as a teacher and guidance counselor for over 30 years in area schools until her retirement. Helen loved God and was a devout Christian and member of Central Baptist Church in Conway. She took every opportunity to share her faith with others, even while battling declining health for many years. Helen is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 64 years, C.D. Atkinson, who went to be with his Lord and Savior in 2013. Helen is survived by two sons, Lindell D. Atkinson, Sr. (Kathy) of Conway, Arkansas and Stephen K. Atkinson (Felecia) of Clarksville, Arkansas; brother, Larry Hart (Barb) of Conway; five grandchildren, Lindell Jr. Atkinson (Rhonda) of Conway, Lisa Atkinson-Lacy (John) currently of Namibia, Africa, Jason Atkinson of Clarksville, Lee Atkinson of Greenbrier and Josh Atkinson of Clarksville; three great-grandchildren Bailee Atkinson, Carlee Atkinson and Brody Atkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister Bonnie and brothers Russ, Dink, Eldon and infant Edwin. The family acknowledges the fine staff of Heritage Inn Retirement Center in Clarksville, Ark. for providing excellent care for Helen and also Kindred Hospice for their compassionate care. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Greenbrier. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Roller-McNutt Chapel, Greenbrier, Ark., followed by interment at the Bethlehem Cemetery at Shady Grove with Bro. Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating. Pallbearers will be Terry Hart, Jeff Hart, Lindell Atkinson Jr., Jason Atkinson, Lee Atkinson and Josh Atkinson. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier.