Jennie Little

Jennie Sue (Burris) Little, age 69, passed away April 21, 2019 at Bradford House Nursing and Rehab in Bentonville, Ark. after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born September 4, 1949 in Little Rock, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Pauline Burris and her infant sister, Eugenia Gail. She is survived by her husband, James (Jim) of Springdale; her daughter, Emily and husband Nathan Williams of Fort Smith; son, Benjamin and wife Marsha Little of Springdale; grandchildren, Owen and Lincoln Williams of Fort Smith and Brooklyn and Brittni Little of Springdale; brother Dale and wife Becky Burris of Russellville; step-grandchildren, Chase, Emily and Cambell Carpenter, as well as a host of other family members. She grew up in Russellville, Ark. and graduated from high school there. During years living in Fort Smith she was the owner and CEO of Search Associates, Inc. and The Council of Medical Recruiters. She was a member of Cross Church in Springdale. Jennie will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and laughter. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. The family would like to thank the in-home caregivers, Springdale Senior Center, Bradford House and Circle of Life Hospice caregivers for the loving care provided during her illness. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. April 24, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Oak Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street, Springdale, Ark. 72704 or Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Ark. 72762.