ZENA M. ORR PESNELL

Zena Mae Orr Pesnell, 100, was born on April, 6, 1918, in Fynn, Arkansas, to Jones Craig Orr, and Littie Burkhalter Little Orr, and passed away peacefully at the John R. Williamson Hospice House, El Dorado, May 18, 2018.

Preceding her in death along with her parents were husband Robert Lee Pesnell, her son Carl Dean Pesnell, and daughter in law Judith K. Perry Pesnell, and infant son Billy Wayne Pesnell. Also preceding her are brothers, J.C. Orr, Johnny Orr, Vernon Orr, Truman Orr, James Orr, and Gene Orr, along with one sister Juanita Easley.

Survivors are her grandsons, Jeff Pesnell, New Ulm, Texas, Stephen Pesnell, Eagle Lake, Texas, and Keith Pesnell, Brazoria, Texas.

Zena Mae was retired from the United States Postal Service she served in Eagle Lake, Texas and was Post Master at Shongaloo, Louisiana. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, volunteer with El Dorado Connection, member of the Union County Cooperative Extension and a member of the Eastern Star Shongaloo Chapter No. 177 OES for 48 years.

Funeral services will be held in Young’s Chapel, Thursday May 24, 2018, at 10 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. until service with the Rev. Bob Inmon officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.

The family wishes to extend special thanks for the loving care of our grandmother and aunt, by Audrey Eason and the John R. Williamson Hospice staff.

Memorials may be made to John R. Williamson Hospice House 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado Arkansas 71730, or to the Salvation Army, 419 South Madison, El Dorado, Ar. 71730.

An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.

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