Biography: Mary Gayle (McPherson) Elrod of Little Rock, age 74, went to be with her heavenly father on July 8, 2007. She was born near Cabot on August 3, 1932. She was a former charter member of Christ Lutheran Church, having served on the Evangelism Committee for a number of years. She is now a member of Western Hills United Methodist Church. She was employed by Wonder Bakery in Little Rock and worked in the Downtown and Geyer Springs Thrift Stores. She enjoyed crafts and received several Blue Ribbon awards from the State Fair. She was married to Glen R. Elrod for over 49 years. Mary Gayle was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, her parents, Jess W. McPherson and Elsie Shock McPherson, and a sister, Helen McPherson. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Rita) and Larry ( Terri ) Elrod all of Houston, Texas; daughter, Glenda ( Rick ) Wallace of Little Rock; grandchildren, Chris, Kevin, Nathan, Jason, Melissa, and Michelle Elrod, all of Houston, Texas, and Eric and Julie Wallace of Little Rock, and host of friends. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday Evening from 5 – 7:00 PM at Ruebel Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home with Rev. Jason R. Engler officiating. Christian burial will follow at Sumner Cemetery near Cabot. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always such a neat lady----someone I'll always remember. I've thought of her often through out the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mary Ramer Spann