Ella Jean Pryor's Obituary
Ella Jean Pryor, age 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family.
Ella was born October 14, 1926 in Fayetteville to parents Sherrod William Marshall and Maude Lee (Phelan) Marshall.
She was a member of the Church of Christ. Ella worked for Campbell Soup Company until her retirement, afterward she was able to devote her time to raising cattle and gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister. She was loved and will be missed by those she leaves behind.
She is predeceased by her husband, Noble C. Pryor, a son, Jon Patrick Pryor, and her parents.
She is survived by her children, son, Sidney Thomas Rieff, III and his wife Becky, of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Bobette Risk, of Fayetteville; daughter, Martha S. Wilson, of Fayetteville, son James Franklin Rieff, of Fayetteville; son Marshall Lynn Rieff and wife Carolyn, of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Gary Wilson of Fayetteville, Robin Archer, of Alma, Arkansas; Marc Wilson, of Fayetteville; James Rieff, Jr., of Bryant, Arkansas; Amanda Fletcher, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Heather Rieff, of Fayetteville; Destin Allen Pryor-Lewis, of Farmington, Arkansas; Patrick C. Pryor, of Houston, Texas;; Logan Risk, of Fayetteville; and Brian Culpepper, of Rogers, Arkansas; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2014 at Moore’s Chapel. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Moore’s Chapel with Burial to follow in Baptist Ford Cemetery.
Ella’s family would like to say a special thank you to all the wonderful caregivers at the Circle of Life Hospice.
Memorials may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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