Ellen Rogers Lamkin, 82

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Bennett Lamkin Sr., her son-in-law, David Roberts, three brothers and two sisters. She was born Sept. 19, 1924 in McMinnville.

Mrs. Lamkin was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and a faithful member of Silver Springs United Methodist Church in Troy for 50 years. She was a vibrant, tireless and compassionate member of the Troy community. Her hobbies include cooking, quilting and nurturing her family.

She is survived by her children, Carolyn Roberts of Maumelle, Lonnie ‘Butch’ Lamkin and wife, Roxanne of Stephens, and Royce Lamkin and wife, Liz of Lewisville; grandchildren, Stephanie Collins and husband, Lee, Emily Evatt and husband, Rob, Chad Lamkin and Courtney Lamkin, Whitney and husband, Clay Garrison and Zack Lamkin; great-grandchildren, Logan and Clayton Collins, Ellen and David Evatt.

Funeral services were held Monday at Silver Springs United Methodist Church with Mike Proctor and Andy Hughes officiating. Burial followed at Riddick Cemetery.