Pauline Rebecca Estes Oliver, 87, a resident of Rector for 67 years, passed away on September 29, 2023, at her home in Rector.

She was a lady who always had a smile and was full of laughter and fun. Her family had many great times with her. She always welcomed her family and everyone else into her home. The more visitors who came to her home, the happier she was. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Later in life, she realized a life-long dream of traveling the country. She loved the beaches, mountains and all areas in between.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents: John and Cannie (Haney) Estes; her husband of 42 years: Doyce Oliver; one grandson: Lonnie Oliver and nine siblings.

She is survived by a son: Kendall Oliver of Rector; daughters: Teresa and Daniel Merritt of Crawfordsville,

Pauline Rebecca Estes Oliver

Fla., Darlene and Tom Payne of Rector, Linda Burleson of Paragould and Paula Sharp of Rector; 12 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Visitation was held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Irby-Mitchell Funeral Home in Rector. The service will begin at 2 p.m. Interment was at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector.

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