Marilou Douglas

Marilou Douglas, 89 of Tillar, Ark. passed away Oct. 26, 2017 in Monticello, Ark. Born Jan. 31, 1928 in Winchester, Ark., and was the daughter of the late S.O. Abston and Verdie Abston. Her husband, W.W. "Wayne" Douglas and her parents S.O. and Verdie Abston, beloved brother, James W. Abston, five sisters and grandson Ronald Christopher Douglas preceded her in death. Marilou was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tillar, past president Garden Club, past president Tillar School PTA, Methodist Women's League and Jefferson Community Friends Club. Survived by two sons, Ronald Douglas and wife Sherry of Dumas, Ark. and Robert Douglas and wife Debbie of Dallas, Texas, grandchildren, Sam Douglas, Brennan Douglas, Mary Martinez, Abby Skipwith and husband Wes and great-grandchildren, Blake Douglas, Christopher Martinez and Cole Skipwith and so tenderly cared for and loved by, Reola Tanner. Visitation held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Dumas. Funeral services held at 1 p.m. Friday at Tillar United Methodist Church with Dr. Tandy Hanson officiating. Interment following in Jefferson Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made in the name of Marilou Douglas to the First United Methodist Church of Tillar. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home, Dumas, Ark. guestbook at www.griffinfh.com.