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Helen Owen Hendrickson

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Helen Owen Hendrickson, age 77, of Conway, died Monday, December 16, 2013. She was born December 21, 1935, in Rosebud, to the late Eugene and Vivian Owen. Helen graduated from Conway High School in 1953. She obtained BSE and MSE degrees in Physical Education from ASTC (UCA). During her college years, she was Homecoming Queen, feature twirler, drum major and a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. She taught for 23 years in the El Dorado and Little Rock School districts. Helen continued teaching for 17 more years before her retirement from CHDC. She was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Karen Loyd and Stacy Stoltz (Jay); three grandchildren, Jared Loyd, Patrick Stoltz, and Audrey Stoltz; sister, Syble Rimlinger (Dave); nephew, Kris Rimlinger; aunts, Christine Gaston, Avanelle Thomas and uncle, Pat Lea plus numerous cousins. Sincere appreciation is given to Helen's long-term caregivers, Reba Owens and Vickey Pearce, for their love, patience, and dedication. Pallbearers: Sam Spears, Bill Squires, James Clark, Ancil Lea, Matt Lea, Donald Ross Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Keathley, Dave Rimlinger, Kris Rimlinger. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2013, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Pastor Mark Dance officiating. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Private burial will be held at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Wooster. In lieu of flowers, tribute/memorial donations may be made for Alzheimer's at alz.org. For online obituary and to sign the guest book www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published December 18, 2013

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