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Luella Lydia Franke

Luella Lydia Franke, age 96, of Pea Ridge, passed away August 16, 2016, at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab in Rogers. She was born in St. Paul, Ill., on April 7, 1920, to the late John and Emma (Buth) Malchow. She was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Pea Ridge for many years. Survivors include her son, Daniel Billings and wife Kathy of Cherokee Village, Ark.; step-son, Jim Franke of Thayer, Mo.; grandchildren, Michael Threlkeld of Fayetteville, Theresa Selman of Sheridan, Ark., Christine Billings of Japan; four step-grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Art Franke; daughter, Barbara Threlkeld; two sisters and one brother. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016, with services beginning at 2 p.m. in the Rollins Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Richard Mayer. Burial will follow in Benton County Memorial Park. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 15315 AR-94, Pea Ridge, Ark. 72751. Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers.

Published August 17, 2016

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