Louise Grooms

Louise Grooms, 97, Paragould, died Sunday, November 11, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould. She was born March 14, 1915 in Beech Grove, the daughter of the late Cecil John William and Cora Lee Crafton Butler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lester Grooms and a sister, Euna Mae Murdoch. She retired after 20 years as a sales clerk from Belk Simpson Department Store and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Kenneth L. and Ernestine Grooms of Sherwood, Jerry L. and Susan Grooms of Kemah, TX, Terry Lynn Grooms of Paragould; sisters: Roma Jean Davis of Phoenix, AZ, Katherine Stark of Boulder City, LA, Geraldine Smith of Flint, MI, Cecelia O'Bannon of Houston, TX, Corean House of Boulder City, LA, Jovean Butler of Bolivar, TN; brothers: James F. Butler of Houston, TX, Wayne Butler of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church, 11:00 AM, Wednesday, with Rev. Jason Sutfin officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.