Mary Louise Kolb

Mary Louise Kolb, 73, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at her home in Bella Vista after having fought cancer for many years. She was born on Jan. 27, 1941, in New Bedford, Mass., to John Leahy and Aloyse T. Purcell Leahy. She worked for AT&T for over 35 years. She moved to Bella Vista in 1997 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. She volunteered for C.A.S.A. as a court appointed special advocate for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, J.E. "Jerry" Kolb of Bella Vista, Ark.; one son, Brian Jon Kolb of Arkansas; four grandchildren, Jackson Kolb, Max Kolb, Connor Kolb and Aidan Sutton. No services are planned. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bella Vista Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 5248, Bella Vista, Ark., or to charity of donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.