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Submitted: 3/21/24 • Approved: 3/25/24 • Last Updated: 3/28/24 • R1524533-G1524531-S3
Lester
February 3, 1930 - October 25, 2022
Nila
May 11, 1929 - February 18, 2023
Married: December 17, 1949
* obituary
Nila Mae Owens McMullan, age 93, of El Dorado, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Nila was born on May 11, 1929 in Stephens, Arkansas, to Luther and Hazel Taylor Owens.
Preceding her in death along with her parents was her husband of 72 years, L.D. McMullan.
Survivors include her two sons, Rick McMullan (Pam), and Randall McMullan (Diane), both of El Dorado, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Natalie Hull (Stacy), Melodie Britt (Tommy), Leslie Alexander, Mollie Lee, Jodi Williams (Donnie), Katie Skidmore (Justin); 3 step-grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Nila was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She began her long career beside L.D. working as his secretary, helping build their successful business with State Farm and more. For 72 years, she was the bookkeeper for their many ventures, working diligently in their home office. She would have happily retired their books this year. Nila truly loved life to the fullest through the simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, tending to her many animals and maintaining their loving home. She loved to read, with her Bible being her favorite book. Nila was compassionate and believed in the strength of family and the power of prayer. Her hope for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was that they find a way to enjoy life and the work their creator has put them here for and that they are never alone. "The Blessings are there-just ask and be thankful-be positive; not negative. God is Good!"~Nila.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A graveside service by Young's Funeral Directors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Austin Alexander officiating. (Young's Funeral Home - El Dorado, Arkansas)
Contributed on 3/21/24 by debbraszymanski
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