Dorothy Jean (Jeffery) Owens went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born September 11, 1939, in Dutch Creek, Arkansas to the late Arthur E. and Elgie Tinder Jeffery. She was a Christian by faith.
She met the love of her life and Dorothy & Robert were married April 1, 1960. Dorothy was a wonderful cook. She learned to cook with her mother teaching her. She was famous for her pecan pies! She was an accomplished homemaker. Earlier in life, she was a beautiful seamstress and enjoyed making lovely hand-sewn quilts.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Robert Owens of the home, two sons, Michael Owens and Pam of Waldron, Arkansas and Bobby Owens and Lana of Mansfield, Arkansas, one sister Norma Jeffery Carnahan and husband Ray, 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandson. Dorothy will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family she loved dearly.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elgie Jeffery, grandparents Elbert L. and Cless Brothers Tinder; brothers Charles R. Jeffery, James R. Jeffery, sisters Elgie D. Jeffery, Joyce Jeffery Williams and Shirley A. Jeffery.
A private family interment was held at Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.
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