Obituaries

Mary Ann Alderson

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Mary Ann "Mam Maw" Alderson, 94, formerly of El Dorado and presently of Fayetteville, Ark. passed away on October 6. She was born in Little Rock and was the daughter of the late Arthur R. Buckalew and Mary Fay Dougan Buckalew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earle Alderson in 1988 and a brother Bob Buckalew in 2004. She attended El Dorado Jr. College where she graduated Suma Cum laude. She was a caring volunteer with the Washington Regional Cancer Support Home for 10 years and belonged to the First Presbyterian Church where she helped with the church bulletin for many years. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by a daughter, Anne Harrell and husband, Gary; grandchildren, Heidi Pope and husband, Brian; Holli Kestner and husband Troy; five great grandchildren, Kenadie, Konley, Kingslee Kestner and Paxton and Paiden Pope: Sister-in-law Barbara Buckalew, niece Robin Morgan and nephew Bob Buckalew. Graveside services at Arlington Memorial Cemetery in El Dorado on Monday, October 10 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at Young's Funeral Directors immediately following graveside service.

Published October 9, 2016

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