 | Edith Marie Reynolds Draper, 96, of Hot Springs, and formerly of El Dorado, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at West Shores Retirement Community in Hot Springs. Born Oct. 7, 1914, she was the daughter of Thomas Allison Reynolds Sr. and Jewel Elizabeth Lindsey Reynolds. She attended Southern State College in Magnolia to obtain a music degree. She was a member of First Baptist Church of El Dorado, enjoyed playing the piano, sewing and caring for others.
Edith had a life-long love of music and the piano. She had a campus radio program in college on which she played piano, read poetry and short stories. She later taught piano lessons to many young people, played piano at church and recitals and taught Sunday School. She was loved by all who knew her. She spent her life helping others. She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Cecil R. Draper; a son, Dr. Martin A. Draper; brothers, Thomas A. Reynolds and Clyde C. Reynolds; and a sister, Opal McCoy.
Survivors include daughters, Sharon Breashears of Hot Springs and Pat Thompson and her husband, Ben, of Madison, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Adam, Dana, Dayton, Chris, Jason, Amber, Jeff and Michael; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Della Reynolds.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Young’s. Funeral will be 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Young’s Chapel with the Rev. Ben Early officiating. Burial will follow in Arling ton Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
We know there are angels among us and we thank God for sending a special angel, a compassionate caregiver, Judie McMillion, to attend to our mother for the last 12 1/2 years and prepare her for her journey to life eternal.
Also, the family wishes to thank a special friend, Emon Tatum, for 30 years of faithful service and friendship to our family. We will always remember him for his loyalty and dedication. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Dierksen Memorial Hospice, 3648 N. Highway 7, Suite E, Hot Springs, AR 71901; Arkansas Rice Depot, 3801 W. 65 Th St. Little Rock, AR 72209; or Arkansas Food Bank Network, 8121 Distribution Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209.
An online guest book will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com. |