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Mary Elizabeth Carden

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Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Carden, age 90, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Judsonia. Mrs. Carden was born November 9, 1926 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Chester David and Cecil Lorriane (Capps) Norman. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of West Helena and worked independently delivering newspapers for the Commercial Appeal, Memphis Press Scimitar and the Helena World. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Carden and Bill Carden (Tonya), both of Searcy; two grandchildren, Courtney Drain (Justin) and Joe Carden; brother, Charles "Bobby" Norman (Leresa) of West Helena; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Carden was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Carden, Jr.; two brothers, David Norman and Jimmy Norman; and three sisters, Ruth Thompson, Ann Davis and Rose Shenep. A graveside service for Liz Carden will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate. Pallbearers are Mike Strayhorn, Scott Strayhorn, Burley Scissell, Robert Hudson, Mike Davidson and Matt Smith. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Published June 23, 2017

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