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Patricia Ann Sollars Eldridge

Patricia Ann Sollars Eldridge passed away Dec. 24, 2016. She was 79. Patty was born March 4, 1937 in DeWitt to James Barton and Germaine Rousseau Sollars. She was a 1955 graduate of DeWitt High School and devoted her adult life to home and family. She was actively involved in her community and volunteered countless hours to civic organizations. She was a member of Green Thumb Garden Club, Mothers Club, and New Providence Turley Extension Homemakers Club. She was a committed member of Lodges Corner United Methodist Church, where she served in every way possible. Patty as preceded in death by her parents; a brother James Barton Sollars, Jr.; and her mother-in-law Norryce Byers Eldridge, with whom she had an incredibly special bond. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dan Eldridge; children Rebecca (Steve) Schexnayder of Little Rock, Jill (Bob) Bisswanger of Ethel, Bart Eldridge and Laney Eldridge of DeWitt; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many relatives; and friends. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 Dec. 27 at Essex Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 with burial following in Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be made to the organization of the donor's choice. www.essexfuneralhome.com.

Published December 27, 2016

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