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Submitted: 2/17/23 • Approved: 2/17/23 • Last Updated: 2/20/23 • R1471997-G1471996-S3
Elsie
January 6, 1926 - October 24, 2014
Norwood
December 26, 1915 - September 23, 1992
Obituary
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
Monticello, Arkansas
Elsie Marcille Yelvington Deal, age 88 passed away Tuesday, October
28, 2014 at her daughter's home in Harrison, AR. During the early
morning hours of October 28, in the year of our Lord 2014, the world
lost a rare treasure. Elsie left her mortal body behind, and was
ushered into eternity to be reunited with a host of family and friends
who have gone before her. She departed peacefully, resting in the
loving arms of her only daughter and her first-born grandson. Today
she rests in the arms of Jesus whom she claimed at an early age as
her Lord and Savior.
After a brief career in cosmetology, Elsie dedicated her life to serving her family. She was a devoted wife and nurturing mother. She
remained by her husband's side until his last breath speaking words
of comfort. Only hours before she breathed her own last breath she
shared words of wisdom and encouragement with her family. Her
loving, non-judgmental nature proved to have a profound and lasting
influence on others. During her lifetime many people who met her
would view her as their friend, confidant, and even "mother". Elsie
opened her doors to every person who knocked. She was prepared to
feed, clothe, or shelter any person in need. During her lifetime an untold number of people were touched by her outpouring of love and compassion.
Elsie was a member of Monticello First Baptist Church, PEO and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. She loved to fish and talk with her grandchildren. She was an avid dancer and loved all types of
music.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Norwood Deal of Monticello, parents, George "Dan" and Mary Yelvington of Hamburg, and a brother, Leland Yelvington of Collins. Survivors include one daughter, Millicent
Conner and husband Frank of Harrison; a son, Michael Deal of Monticello, a son, Carl Deal and wife LaRhonda of Jonesboro; one sister, Louise Huffstetler of Oak Grove, LA; and grandchildren Brian Conner, Adam Deal, Mason Deal, Heather Deal Grbach, and Michael Deal as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Contributed on 2/17/23 by deltabelle55
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