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Dorothy Banks Conatser
August 5, 1918 - December 24, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy Banks Conatser was born on Monday, August 5, 1918, daughter of the late Lewis and Amanda Hardin Banks. Mrs. Conatser died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 90 years 4 months and 19 days. She was born in Smithville, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother; homemaker; past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Conatser was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. Conatser in 1996; one son, James Conatser; five sisters; one brother and her parents. Survivors include four daughters, Elaine (Jim) Isbell of Jonesboro; Patsy Bullock, Sharon (Bob) Vest and Rose (Bobby) Bradley all of Trumann; one son, Ken (Melody) Conatser of Jonesboro; daughter-in-law, Joann Conatser of Trumann; one sister, Maxine Mauzey of Kansas City, Kansas; one brother, Arlan Ray Banks of Kansas City, Kansas; 17 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Trumann with Dr. Tad Rogers and Dr. Jerry Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in Potters Memorial Cemetery in Lepanto, Ark., with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Active pallbearers will be Brian Conatser, Bradley Isbell, Mark Vest, Waylon Bullock, Matt Conatser and Josh Bradley. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Conatser, Randy Conatser, Kelley Vest and Joey Conatser. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Highway 69 W in Trumann. The family would like to thank the Craighead Nursing Center for their excellent care. Lasting memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Terri Morrison Craft, Weiner Ar says
    December 31, 2008

  2. Mary Lee (McCarty) Loggins, Trumann says
    December 28, 2008

    Patsy and FamilyWe are praying for you at this time of sorrow. I so wanted to come, but have been sick all week, but I did want you to know that you have been on my mind and heart so much during this time.Love you,Mary Lee

  3. Charlie & Nell Hayes, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 27, 2008

    Nell and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. I remember so well serving as her worthy patron.We will be praying for the friends, and family.God BlessNell and Charlie Hayes

  4. Mel Brown, Conroe, Texas says
    December 27, 2008

    Elaine: Just wanted you to know that I will be thinking about you and praying for you as you deal with the death of your mother.

  5. jerry cunningham, Memphis, TN says
    December 27, 2008

    Elaine I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You know the THS Group is thinking of you and your family at this and you know we are here for you.Jerry (Buckshot)mCunningham

  6. Jim Kyle, Bloomingdale GA says
    December 27, 2008

    Elaine You and your family have my deepest sympathy.Jim Kyle

  7. Brenda Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CA says
    December 27, 2008

    Elaine, Patsy, Sharon and Family,I'm so sorry about your Mom. I know Dorothy was ready to go HOME but it isn't easy on the ones left behind. Know she is resting easy and with all the loved ones that were waiting for her. You're all in my prayers.Brenda Chaffin

  8. Freda Paxton, West Memphis, AR says
    December 26, 2008

    Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this terrible time. May God comfort you and give you peace throughout the coming days and weeks. Love,Freda

  9. Carol Windle, Jonesboro Arkansas says
    December 26, 2008

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mr and Mrs Robert Windle and family.

  10. sally dickens, jonesboro,ar says
    December 26, 2008

    Eliane I am sorry to hear about your MomI know that GOD will be with you all at this time Please call me if I can do anything for you or the familyYou are in my thoughts and prayersSALLY DICKENS

  11. Sharron Turman, Jonesboro says
    December 26, 2008

    Patsy, Elaine and other family members, having lost my mother in September, I know how you are hurting. Although we know that they are better off, the hurt still remains. My prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you . Bless you and rejoice in knowing that she awaits your arrival someday. Love you.

  12. Dan and Sandy Toone, Flint Mi. says
    December 25, 2008

    Sharon and Patsy, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the homegoing of your Mother. Dan and Sandy Toone

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