Gracie Dumeny, 95, of Sherwood, AR passed away April 6, 2024. She was born February 8, 1929 in Hope, AR to Joseph Thornton and Bell McKnight. Gracie was Valedictorian of her High School class at Gurnsey. She moved to Little Rock to go to Drawns School of Business and worked for the Little Rock Police Dept. Gracie also worked as a secretary at MJ communications. When she was able, she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Gracie was a seamstress, enjoyed knitting and woodworking. She was an avid razorback sports fan and could be found watching the games. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerard (Jerry) L Dumeny; and two daughters, Cheryl Ann Dumeny and Cecelia Dumeny Buck.
She is survived by two sons, Randy (Pamela) Dumeny, Joe (Debbie) Dumeny; one daughter, Sharon (Mike) Auffet; eighteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday April 12, 2024 at 1:00PM at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in the Chapel in North Little Rock. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00PM with Pastor Stephen Hall officiating. Burial will be at 3:00pm at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the directions of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
