Aline Brothers

Our mother, Aline Rae Wolf Chaudoin Brothers, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, strength, dignity, laughter, and a love so deep that it will remain with us for the rest of our lives.

Aline was born on Rose Prairie in northeastern Oklahoma on February 4, 1934, to Jesse Coy Wolf and Ruth Mae Rogers Wolf. She was one of ten children, and from the beginning, she was shaped by both hardship and love. She grew into a woman of remarkable grace and grit—strong enough to endure life’s deepest sorrows and tender enough to make everyone around her feel cared for.

She never smoked, never drank, and rarely uttered a curse word—but on the rare occasion that she did, everyone within earshot knew she meant it. She could be persnickety when she wanted to be, wonderfully quick-witted, and sharp-minded enough to outthink nearly anyone. She was easily one of the smartest women a person could ever hope to know. Her humor could catch you off guard, her opinions were rarely uncertain, and her presence filled a room in a way that made you grateful to be in it.

Although life handed her more than her share of heartache, Aline was rarely heard complaining. She carried her burdens quietly and continued to give of herself generously. Instead of dwelling on her own pain, she offered kindness to others, encouragement to those who needed it, and a prayer for anyone who was hurting. She was the embodiment of a Proverbs 31 woman—clothed in strength and dignity and guided by a deep and abiding faith.

To her children, she was more than a mother. She was our safe place, our teacher, our protector, and the steady heart of our family. She taught us by the way she lived: to keep going when life was difficult, to be kind even when we were tired, to stand firm in our faith, and to love our family fiercely. She made us feel that no matter how old we became, we would always have a place in her heart and a place to come home to.

Aline moved through life with a quiet grace that made her family believe she was as close to royalty as an ordinary person could be. She did not need attention or praise. Her strength spoke for itself. Her love was shown in the countless things she did, the sacrifices she made, the prayers she prayed, and the way she remembered what mattered to each person she loved.

Aline loved working for the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau at the airport, where she often joked that her job allowed her to “tell people where to go and how to get there.” She continued working until the remarkable age of 86, a testament to her independence, determination, and extraordinary work ethic. She took pride in doing her job well, and she brought her intelligence, humor, and warmth to everyone she met.

Her faith was at the center of her life. Aline taught Sunday school for many years and willingly used her vacation days to help teach Vacation Bible School during the summers. She did not merely speak about her faith; she lived it through the time, compassion, patience, and love she gave to others. Her faith was not something she set aside for difficult days—it was the foundation beneath every day.

She also appreciated life’s simple pleasures. She loved reading her Bible, working crossword puzzles, and watching Wheel of Fortune. Few things escaped her notice, and even fewer things escaped her wonderfully sharp sense of humor. She could make us laugh with a single comment, a raised eyebrow, or a look that said more than words ever could. Those small moments are now among the memories we will hold closest.

Throughout her life, Aline answered to many cherished names. She was Momma, sister, Aunt, Meemaw, Mammaw, Grandma, and MooMoo. Each name belonged to someone who loved her, and she had more than enough love to answer to every one of them. But to her four children, she was simply Momma—the woman whose love shaped our lives, whose sacrifices made our futures possible, and whose absence has left a space no one else can fill.

She was preceded in death by the father of her children, Arthur Lee Chaudoin; her second husband, Lloyd Leon Brothers; four brothers, Jack Wolf, Lowell Wolf, Harold Wolf, and Olen Wolf; three sisters, Dora Mae Reece, Vera Lou Forrest, and Ruby Caroline Harris; a granddaughter, Destinee Alexander; and one great granddaughter, Serenity Green.

Aline is survived by her brother, Pete Wolf of Wichita, Kansas; her sister, Virginia “Jenny” Chancellor and her husband, Vernon, of Salina, Oklahoma; and her four children, David Chaudoin and his wife, Shelley, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma; Kathy Alexander and her husband, Ricky, of Mabelvale, Arkansas; Brenda Chaudoin of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Kimberly Ford and her husband, Ronnie, of Jacksonville, Arkansas.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nathan Alexander and his wife, Carla; Matthew Chaudoin; Joshua Green; Summer Alexander; Jesse Green and his wife, Laura; Sarah Smith and her husband, Aaron; Evan Chaudoin; Logan Alexander; Luke Squires and his wife, Bailey; Dakota Squires; Samuel Squires; and Alina Squires. Her legacy continues through her 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

During her final days, Aline was lovingly cared for by her two eldest daughters, Kathy and Brenda Kay. With selfless devotion, they remained by our mother’s side, tending to her every need, protecting her dignity, and doing everything within their power to keep her peaceful and comfortable. They gave her their time, their strength, their tenderness, and their constant presence. Their steadfast care was a final, beautiful act of love—a gift beyond measure to our mother and to the entire family.

Our family also extends its heartfelt gratitude to Aline’s Affinity Hospice team—Chaplain Kelly, Sherry, Amanda, Genia, Taylor, Tyler, and Lexy. Thank you for the compassion, tenderness, guidance, and respect you showed our mother during her final days. Your kindness brought comfort not only to Momma, but also to those of us who loved her. We will always be grateful for the care you gave her and for the many ways you helped our family through such a difficult and sacred time.

As her children, we will remember the sound of her voice, the wisdom in her words, the humor in her eyes, and the comfort of knowing she was there. We will remember the prayers she prayed, the lessons she taught, the meals she prepared, the sacrifices she made, and the countless ways she loved us without ever asking for anything in return. We will remember that even when life was hard, she kept showing up. She kept loving. She kept believing.

If you knew Aline, you loved her—and you knew that she loved you. She spent years telling travelers where to go and how to get there, but through the example of her own extraordinary life, she showed everyone fortunate enough to know her how to live: with faith, strength, kindness, laughter, courage, and dignity.

Our mother was cherished beyond words. She was the heart of our family, and though we must now learn to live without her, we will carry her with us in everything we do. Her love will live in her children, her grandchildren, and every generation that follows. She may no longer be here to answer when we call her name, but her love will answer us for the rest of our lives.

Visitation will be held at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12th , Little Rock, AR 72204, US, on September 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

A Funeral Service will take place at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12th, Little Rock, AR 72204, US, on September 25, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:45 am.

A Committal will be held at Concord United Methodist Church, 150 Concord Church Rd, Lonoke, AR 72086, US, Furlow Community, AR, on September 25, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm.