Mary Roland
Age - 94
February 13, 2023
Mary Agnus Roland, 94, passed away in Carlisle, Arkansas on February 11th, 2023. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Robert E. Harris and Viola Edwards Harris on October 12th, 1928. Mary's family were crop sharers in Northeast Arkansas until their move to the small community of Bethlehem near Clarendon. She met her first husband, James Britton, at a diner in the local bus stop where she worked. They were married in 1946 until his death in 1960. It just so happened that in 1968, while working her shift at a local restaurant, she met her second husband, Bill Roland. They would be married until his death in 1987. Throughout the years, Mary enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was blessed with a large family and a loving congregation at Broadmoor Baptist Church. She liked to sing Hymnals and crochet blankets. Along with this, she was a frequent library goer who enjoyed reading most any type of books, but mostly mysteries. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Viola; spouses, James, and Bill; son, Ronnie James Britton; brothers, Jessie Harris, Walter Harris, and Robert Harris; and sisters, Virginia Harris, Idell Sieckman, and Erma Baldridge. Those remaining to cherish her memory are son, Gary Britton; daughters, Mary Louise Britton, Hilda (Benny) Rawlison, Zelda (Connie) Willhite, and Freda Britton; grandchildren, Bobby Swift, Mike Swift, Brittney Griggs, Crystal Moffett, and Wesley Moffett; 10 great grandchildren, Alona Griggs, Kurt Griggs, Sarah Swift, Rachel Swift, Kalie Linderman, Jordan Walker, Braylon Walker, Tabitha Walker, Ethan Moffett, and Branson Moffett; three great-great grandchildren, DeTrez Broadway, Olivia Broadway, and Camie Hurley; along with a host of other family and friends. Funeral service will be held at Broadmoor Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 15th, at 2:00 pm with visitation one hour prior. Burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Broadmoor Baptist Church.Show more
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