Armanda Neely – 1913-2019

Armanda Neely – 1913-2019

ARMANDA DILWORTH NEELY was born January 13, 1913 in Fordyce, Ark. to the late William T. Dilworth and Robbie Crane Dilworth. She made a peaceful transition from River Chase Rehab and Care Center in Morrilton into her heavenly home on May 17, 2019, at the blessed age of 106.

She lived in Little Rock for many years where she was a member of Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church.

After moving to Morrilton to live with her niece and nephew and needing additional assistance she moved to River Chase Rehab & Care Center in Morrilton where she received excellent care and remained there until God took her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Corine George and Thelma Lemons.

She is survived by her niece and nephew, Willye and Raymond Chambers of Morrilton; cousin, Opal Dean of Little Rock; great nephew, Ivan (Nadine) Chambers of Aurora, IL; great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Chase Rehab & Care Center,

12 Hospital Drive, Morrilton, Ark. 72110.

Arrangements by Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72201. (501) 372-1305.


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