Polly R. Wahlquist
Obituary Notice
Polly R. Wahlquist, 76, of Little Rock and widow of Woody Wahlquist died Thursday, October 14, 2004. She was born in Huntsville, AR to Frank and Bertha Garrett Rice. Polly was a member of the Bess Chisum YWCA where she enjoyed water aerobics. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and a member of the choir. She loved caring for the flowers and plants in her yard.
Survivors include her three daughters; Debra Frye and her husband Stuart, Diane Wahlquist and her husband Antonio Mesa and Demaris Jones and her husband Jeff and their daughter, Deanna, all of Little Rock. She is also survived by two sister-in-laws, Lorene Wahlquist of Little Rock and Carolyn Wahlquist of Heber Springs, nephews, John Chappelle and Grady Wahlquist other nieces, nephews, cousins, a very special cousin, Liz Lindsay and best friend and neighbor, Kathleen Reed. She was predeceased by a sister, Betty Chappelle and a brother, Maurice Rice.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Ruebel Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke United Methodist Church with burial to follow in National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either St. Luke United Methodist Church, 6401 W. 32nd, Little Rock, or the YWCA,1200 Cleveland, Little Rock,72204.
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- My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Bruce F. Mitchell
Little Rock, Arkansas
- I was sorry to read of Polly's death and extend my sincere sympathy to her
family and friends. My brother, Eugene King, and I often talk about Polly
when we remember the good old days when we were in school together in
Huntsville. Her name is always mentioned at the reunion of H.S.V.S. Class of
1944-48, too. I know she will be missed but she'll always live in the hearts
of those who loved her.
Margaret K. Smith
Springdale, Arkansas
- Diane, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Doug & Shirley Bradshaw
Sherwood, Arkansas
- Debra, Diane, and Demaris (and family), I am so sorry for your loss. I
will never forget Ms. Polly. I will never forget her for she had a certain
zest for life that made a forever lasting impression on me. Debra, Diane,
and Demaris, my name is Ashley Monahan and I am a CNA at St. Vincent
Hospital on 3NW and I took care of your mother most days during the day
while she was a patient there. I have met all three of you and will never
forget what love you each had for your mother. She also talked at length
about each of you and how she loved you all and you and your families, her
neighbor, and her flowers are what made her the happiest. Every day she
anticipated each one of your visits, and she also realized if you were even
a minute later than promised! She was such a character! Some days she liked
me more than others, she always thought I should be spending all of my time
with her! I always had to promise I would be "right back", and if
I wasn't she would press the call button and let the person on the other end
know that I wasn't "right back". She just made my day those days
when she was one of my patients! I am glad I was privileged enough to meet
her and take care of her. She was such a neat woman, I'm sure you all
already know that, I just wanted to write and let you girls and her family
know that I was touched by Ms. Polly and I will never forget her. I know on
Tuesday it will be a great celebration of her life. I'm sure she has touched
many people and also made a lasting impression on many. You girls and your
family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know she will be missed!!
Ashley Monahan
Nursing Assistant/St. Vincent 3NW
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email: ashleym@indiansmvp.com