Mildred Louise Southall

Mildred L. Southall, 101 of Hampton, AR formerly of El Dorado, AR; died on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at her home in Hampton, AR. Born on July 23, 1912 in Hampton, AR; she was the daughter of John L. and Rhoda Hannegan Ables.

A homemaker, Mildred was an active member of Trinity Chapel where she served as a lay teacher. Through her church work, she provided care and meals to others and sheltered guests in her home. Mildred was devoted to her family and friends.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Clifton and Amos Ables, a sister Gertrude Strickland, her sons Ronald Southall and Barry ‘Bud” Southall and her husband Causby Lee ‘Cobb’ Southall.

Survivors are daughter in laws Claudette Southall of Hampton and June Southall of El Dorado, grandchildren Karen (Bob) Fortner, Ann Southall, Lisa (Walter) Hyde, Mark Southall, great grandchildren Jake Fortner, Joey Fortner, Ethan Southall, Erin Southall, and her nephews Larry M (Lynda) Strickland and Phillip (Jan) Strickland.

The family will receive friends at Young’s Funeral Directors Tuesday from 12:30 until service time.

Funeral Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in the Chapel of Young’s Funeral Directors with Rev. Joe and Bonnie Works officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.