Talihina, Oklahoma
Bennie June Page
Age 86, a resident of Morrow, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born June 14, 1935 in Talihina, Oklahoma, the daughter of Bluford Benjamin "BB" and Emma (O'Kelley) Clary.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 62 years Henry Edward "Bob" Page.
Survivors include four children Terrie Hodge of Lincoln, Arkansas, Edward Page and his wife Sherrie of Rattan, Oklahoma, Kelley Loftin and her husband Johnny of Morrow, Arkansas, and Jackie Reed and her husband Clark also of Morrow, Arkansas; two sisters Mary Gilbert and her husband Jim of Santa Clara, California, and Kelley Williams of Wolfe City, Texas; one brother Lewis Clary and his wife Saundra of Piedmont, Oklahoma; one sister-in-law Ann Chambliss of Lincoln, Arkansas; ten grandchildren Angela Hodge, James Hodge and his wife Bridgette, Teresa Page and her companion Vic Rector, Ricky Page and his wife Amanda, Bradly Page and his wife Amber, Christina Moreton and her husband Dax, Jennifer Bailey and her husband Tim, Christy Roach and her husband Jason, Nicole Scott and her husband Kyle, and Randi Jo Peyrot and her husband Chase; sixteen great grandchildren Bailey, Morgan, Brennan, Kynlee, John, Cheyanne, Courtney, Caleb, Brinkley, Audrey, Emorie, Kylie, Joshua, Zachary, Reagan Jo, and Teague; five great great grandchildren Mahalia, Kaylee, Josh, Ariya and Clara; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bennie lost her own mother at the age of 8 and in recent days was looking forward to that heavenly reunion with her loved ones.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Her married life with Bob began at a very young age in Oklahoma. They moved to California where she worked at the Owens Glass Company for a while. They moved to Texas from there and then Oklahoma and then to Arkansas. She was a full time mother and homemaker raising her four children along with raising poultry and cattle. Her home also welcomed nieces, nephews, and other family members over the years. After her children were grown she worked at Appletown in Lincoln then Universal in Prairie Grove. She was a talented seamstress, quilter, loved to crochet, and created beautiful hand embroidery work. she enjoyed raising dogs and birds and growing beautiful flowers. Bennie was an excellent cook and loved having all of her family together around the dinner table. She loved getting up early every morning and reading her Bible. Church attendance was very important to her. As a long time member of Liberty Baptist Church of Dutch Mills, she enjoyed her role on the phone committee sharing prayer requests and visiting with her friends. Her phone was a valuable treasure since she enjoyed visiting so much. She always ended calls with her family with "I Love You".
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 16, 2021, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, September 17th, 2021, at Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
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