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Mary Ann Haley Young
Mary Ann Haley Young, of Little Rock, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 12, 1927, to the late Harvey H. and Anne Tanner Haley, in Blytheville, Arkansas.
The daughter of educators, she lived in Blytheville, Stuttgart, Clarksville, Siloam Springs, and Hot Springs, Arkansas, receiving her degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1948. She was a member and past president of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and a Razorback Beauty. During her life she was a member of many clubs, including PEO, Bas Bleu, Pleasant Valley Country Club, the Lunch Bunch, Arkansas Glasshoppers and several dance and bridge clubs. She was also a member ofthe WEC (Women's Emergency Committee) in the late 50's during the Central High School crisis.
She loved music and played piano for both her own enjoyment and that of others. She taught school for 2 years following her graduation from college. She worked for the Pulaski County Election Commission during the years ofFaubus and Rockefeller, and then was a legal secretary, working for several attorneys in the Little Rock area, including Ted Lamb, her brother, John H. Haley, and for Bill Watt for 18 years prior to her retirement in 2000. She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John H. Haley, and her husband of more than 40 years, Charles B. "Chic" Young.
She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Anne "Peggy" Seamon and her husband, Rob, and Susan Elizabeth "Lissa" McCoy and her husband, Bill. She is also survived by her grandsons, Nathan Seamon and Tanner McCoy; step-grandson, Chris Seamon (Lena); 3 great-granddaughters; her niece, Susan Haley Adams; nephews, John S. Haley (Danette) and David Haley (Lori); 8 great-nieces and nephews, and many other cousins and relatives.
Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in the chapel at Ruebel Funeral Home with Dr. Jeffrey B. Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. Pallbearers will be: Rob Seamon, Bill McCoy, Nathan Seamon, Tanner McCoy, Chris Seamon, and Jim Seamon.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the doctors and staff at St.
Vincent's Infirmary, Chenal Healthcare and Rehab, the Visiting Nurse's Association, and Baptist Medical Center, and to all the friends and family members who assisted in the renovation of her home for her last days.
Memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
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"I will miss Mary Ann, She was a beautiful person inside and out.
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Juddy Tolson & Family | Little Rock, AR | judlrar@aol.com
"Prayers and love for Lissa and Peggy. I will be there for you today and tomorrow and all the days to follow. Mary Ann is loved and missed. She is with Daddy, Chick, Papa and Nana in heaven."
Susan Haley Adams | Memphis, , TN | sdha1959@aol.com
"lissa,
i am so sorry about your mom...she was such a fun and interesting lady to be with. i'm so glad that we have reconnected and have had our mother/daughter lunches together. i always enjoyed being around your mom.
i'm here if you need anything.
love you,
gail"
gail lavender | bryant, AR | lavender422@sbcglobal.net
"Mary Ann was a lovely person. I am sorry for your loss. i knew her as your mother, but as a Pi Phi sister! I know you will miss her. Love Mary harsh"
mary harsh | magnolia,ar |
"Peggy, My prayers are with you and your family.
Love you,"
Gail Parker Henning | Benton, AR | gail_henning@sbcglobal.net
"Dearest Family of Ms. Young,
I am saddened to read of her passing. She was a delight to all!
When we owned ELLE, our ladies' store, Ms. Young was an elegant and devoted client. We learned so much from her; her grace, her smile, and her endless optimism. It was our privilege to serve her. She just LOVED to buy gifts for her family, MUCH more than she loved to shop for herself.
The Lord bless, and keep you all. Ms. Young would want you to be happy in all things. She was a GREAT servant of our Lord.
All the best,
Rita Mitchell-Harvey"
Rita Mitchell-Harvey | Little Rock, AR | elle@aristotle.net
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