Mitzi Bardrick

Mitzi Jean Bardrick, age 85, of Rogers, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1934 in Fort Smith, Arkansas the daughter of Golda Rebecca Shelby and James Frank Madden. She moved to Northwest Arkansas in 1974 from Fort Smith. Her career in education spanned many decades allowing her to reach thousands of children. She was the principal at Eastside Elementary and at Reagan Elementary, both in Rogers. After she retired from public education, she immediately jumped right back into work as director at Shining Stars school at First Baptist Church Christian School located in Rogers. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Rogers. She was past member of ADK, Delta Kappa Gamma, and KKI. She was also a past member of the Rogers Education Foundation Board. Her life philosophy is to "trust in the lord completely and he will direct your path". She was preceded in death by: her parents, and her husband Bob Bardrick in 1981. Mitzi is survived by: two sons; Robert Bardrick and his wife Margaret, of Rogers, Shelby Bardrick and his wife Christy, of Rogers, two grandchildren; Jennifer Tisdale and her husband Keith, of Little Flock, and Bailey Bardrick, of Rogers. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Olive Street Campus located in Rogers. A celebration of Mitzi's life will be Friday at 10am at First Baptist Church Olive Street Campus, located in Rogers, with Pastor Wes George officiating. Interment will be Friday at 3:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery located in Fort Smith. Memorials may be sent to: First Baptist Church Rogers, to the "First Baptist Church Christian School." Arrangements by Epting Funeral Home Bentonville. Condolences: www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.