Christine Droke Bew

Unknown - Jan 3rd, 2009

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jan 3, 2009
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Christine Droke Bew, age 83, of Little Rock died Saturday, January 3, 2009. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on April 4, 1925 to the late Christine Lauglin and James Lee Droke. Christine attended Millsaps College where she was a member of Chi Omega fraternity. She was a member of the Junior League in Jackson, MS and in Little Rock. Christine was a proud volunteer for over thirty years with Baptist Hospital, Arkansas Childrens Hospital and St. Vincent’s Health System. She served on the board of the Shepard Center (now Lifequest) and was an active member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Shields Bew to whom she was married for 57 years, as well as her sisters and brothers, Esther Scott Manning, Beth Droke Ricks, James Droke and Oswald Droke. Christine is survived by her children; Margie Christine Jafari or Tulsa, OK, Diane Bew Arnold and husband James A. Arnold, II of Ft. Smith, AR, Annelle Bew Scott and husband Thomas H. Scott of Irvine, CA; grandchildren Lara Lichtenwalner, Ashley Lavender, Jay Arnold, Marie Arnold, Caroline Scott, Emilie Scott and husband James Gaor; great-grandchildren, Heather and Luke Lichtenwalner and Grace Lavender; 1 great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Elmer Goins, Jr. A celebration of Chris’ life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Haustein officiating. Burial will be private. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lifequest, P.O. Box 251615, Little Rock, AR 72225 or St. James United Methodist Church, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212.

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Pam Wood

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Chris and Jack were 2 of the most delightful, loving people I had the honor of knowing. I was the Ed @ Woodland Heights for 10 years. jack always made me feel like I was the prettiest one and Chris's laughter was contagious. God has 2 very special angels now.

Jim Gibbons

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the homegoing of your precious mother, Chris. It has been my privilege to know her for 17 years, as she served faithfully as a volunteer at Baptist Health in Little Rock. Her beautiful countenance, outgoing personality and Mississippi accent will be truly missed by all. I loved she and your Dad, Jack, very much and they will always have a special place in my heart.

Thinking of you,
Jim Gibbons

Carla Fawcett

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Diane, So sorry to learn of the death of your mom. I have fond memories of her.

I remember way back when - we all lived on Indian Trail - and our moms played bridge together and we all went to school together. Those were the good ole days for sure.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Carla Fawcett

Lorie Naef

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Greetings from a cousin in Jackson, MS. I saw the obituary about your mother, Chris, and wanted to express my sympathy. I am a distant cousin. While I never met Chris, I heard about her. I knew her mother as "Aunt Tip". My father and your mother were first cousins. My grandmother, Laura Catherine Loflin was Christine (Tip) Loflin's youngest sister. I have a photo of that family, circa 1904-1906, when Tip was about 18yr. and my grandmother was about 2yr. I would be glad to share it if you'll send me an address. Laura married Robert William Naef and they had 6 children. My father was Richard Naef, a neurologist. He died 4yrs ago, and my mother two years prior to that. Laura and Robert Naef had 6 children, 19grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and at last count 2 great-great-grandchildren. So, you have a lot of relatives. I'm sending a copy of your mother's obituary to my aunts, Catherine Naef Hester, and Roberta Naef Selah. They remember playing with your mother as children. Again, please accept my condolences. I hope hers was a peaceful death and that you can receive comfort in hers being a life well lived. Lorie Naef, 820 Timberlain Dr., Jackson, MS 39211

Offie Lites

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To Chris' Family Chris will be missed very much by the residents of Woodland Heights Retirement Home. She was such a warm, friendly person. I will certainly miss playing Bingo with her. God Bless each of you.

Judithann Freeman

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Your Mom was such a good friend to my Mother, Mary Freeman. And later, to me, when I attended Lifequest. She was always a ray of sunshine! She will be missed.

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