Frances McKinney Larzelere

Frances McKinney Larzelere, 99, of El Dorado, passed away on April 17, 2011 at her residence. Born April 4, 1912, in El Dorado, she was the daughter of Henry Crawford and Sula Pinson McKinney. Mrs. Larzelere graduated from Chevy Chase Preparatory School in Washington, D.C., Hendrix College in Conway, AR, and attended the Julliard School of Music in New York. In the past, she served on the board of the United Way, The Community Concerts Association and the Union County Juvenile Court. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, the Quest Club and the Service League. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Tripler Larzelere. Survivors include a son, Henry Tripler Larzelere Jr. of Little Rock; two grandsons, Henry Tripler Larzelere III (Sarah) and Thomas Alexander Larzelere; and two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and H.T. Larzelere IV. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Polk officiating under the direction of Young's. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to First Methodist Church 201 South Hill El Dorado, Ark.; Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's Way 72202-3591 Little Rock, Ark.; or the Arkansas Rice Depot 3801 West 65th Street Little Rock, Ark. 72209 or to a charity of the donor's choice. An online guest registry is available for viewing at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.