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Submitted: 12/22/20 • Approved: 12/22/20 • Last Updated: 12/25/20 • R1357029-G1357028-S3
Tara Beth Madden
Dec 16, 1960-March 19, 2018
Dbl stone w/Timothy Wayne London
Married August 01, 1986
Mrs. Tara Madden London of Searcy, Arkansas, departed this life on Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born in Newport, the daughter of Ralph Eugene Madden and Betty (Ireland) Madden.
Miss Tara Beth Madden married Mr. Tim London on August 1, 1986, and over the next 31 years, they built a wonderful life, raising two children, serving the Lord, traveling the world, and loving their family and friends.
Tara was a graduate of Beedeville High School. Following high school, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from UAMS. For over 25 years, Tara worked as a Dental Hygienist for Dr. James Cooper in Jacksonville. In 2013, she began working for Dr. Jared Cox in Searcy where she worked until 2017.
Tara was an active and devoted member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ. She was a member of the Ladies Bible Class. Tara’s great love for children showed in how she taught children’s classes and tended the nursery.
Tara enjoyed welcoming friends and family into her home. When you entered her home, you were sure to be met by her warm smile and a hug, immediately followed by, “Have you had anything to eat yet? How about a glass of tea?” She loved cooking for everyone. Whether they were a guest in her home or someone she just met, her genuine and kind spirit made everyone feel immediately comfortable. Tara never met a stranger. When she introduced you to someone, she made you feel like the most important person, she was truly glad you were her family or her friend. Tara was loyal friend to all who knew her.
She will forever be remembered for her warm smile, joyful spirit, and generous heart. Tara was a truly beautiful person and a wonderfully loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Tara was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Betty (Ireland) Madden.
She is survived by her husband of 31years, Tim London of the home; one son, Bradley London and wife, Taylor, of Hot Springs; one daughter, Paige London of Little Rock; one brother, Tony Madden and wife, Karen, of Beedeville; her father-in-law, Boyce Wayne London of Newport; one niece, Ashton Madden of Jonesboro; one Nephew, Dallas Luce of Newport; her brother-in-law, Daron London and wife, Beverly of Newport; a wonderfully large loving and close extended family, and a lifetime of friends.
Friends may visit at Cloverdale Church of Christ, 3000 E. Park Avenue, Searcy, Arkansas, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Cloverdale Church of Christ with Dr. Gary Elliott, Dr. Jim Carr, and Dr. Karl McLarty officiating. Interment will be in the Madden Family Cemetery in the Cow Lake Community in Beedeville. Family and friends will meet at the Beedeville Church of Christ, Corner of Main and Church Streets, Beedeville, Arkansas, 72014, at 12:30 to go in procession to the Madden Family Cemetery for graveside services beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Butch Madden, Danny Thomas, Dr. Mac Madden, Kenny Madden, Keith Madden, Jeff Madden, Ed Madden, Steve Reid, Mitch Reid, Joe Madden, John Kevin Madden, and Harold Madden.
Memorials may be made to the Searcy Children’s Home, 208 East Moore Avenue, Searcy, Arkansas 72143.
Arrangements by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
Obituary: Jackson Funeral Home, Newport, AR
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