Ellen Teresa Dailey

Ellen Teresa Mattingly Dailey of Little Rock died June 23, 2012. She was born December 9, 1920 to the late Thomas Mattingly and the late Myrtle Vick Mattingly. Mrs. Dailey and her husband, the late Dalton J. Dailey Sr., owned and operated Dailey's Office Furniture and Dalton Dailey and Associates Auction Company where she was employed until her death. She was a devoted member of Holy Souls Catholic Church and past member of Executive Women International. All who knew her, describe her as a matriarch who was the epitome of goodness, generosity, graciousness and love for all. She truly was a gift from God. Survivors include three children: Jim Dailey (Patti), Kathy Dailey Hightower (Ray) and Stephanie Dailey Kelley (Hank); ten grandchildren: Laura Dailey Carter (Mark), Donna Dailey (John Kerr), Dr. D.J. Dailey, III, Jeff Dailey, Ryan Hightower (Stacy), Kristie Hightower Obert (Rich), Natalie Kelley Lueders (Dave), Jonathan Kelley (Margaret), Nicholas Kelley (Kadee), and Grace Kelley; ten great-grandchildren: quadruplets: Michael, Katherine, Ashley, and Leslie Carter, Mary and Morgan Dailey, Gabrielle and Sydney Hightower, Edgar Kelley, and Grant Lueders; brothers, John Mattingly and T.J. Mattingly (Cathy) her sister and best friend, Frances McCroskey; brother-in-law, Dr. Frank Dailey, lifetime friend, Thelma Russell, and several special nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was also preceded in death by a brother, William Mattingly. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Holy Souls Catholic Church, 1003 North Tyler, Little Rock. Family interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home with a rosary at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation in Mrs. Dailey's honor to one of the following organizations: Catholic High School, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, Mt. St. Mary School, 3224 Kavanaugh St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 or Monsignor Allen Trust Fund, 1001 North Tyler St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.