In Loving Memory of

Mildred Louise Duckett Meroney
January 1, 1921 - December 2, 2009

Louise Meroney, 88, a resident of Pine Bluff, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009,
at Trinity Village Medical Center.

Born January 1, 1921, in Pine Bluff,
she was a daughter of Roy Linson and Mary Chloe Smith Duckett.
Mrs. Meroney was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff.

Mildred Louise Duckett married Virgil K. Meroney on September 20, 1941, in Pine Bluff.
Colonel Meroney preceded her in death on June 27, 1980.

Mrs. Meroney was a homemaker who travelled the United States,
Japan, England, and Germany with her United States Air Force Colonel
husband and sons, from 1941 until his retirement in 1971.

Mrs. Meroney was a member of Good Faith-Carr United Methodist Church,
the Miriam Group at the church, and the United Methodist Women.
She was a member of the Carr Chancel Choir who started
singing in church at the age of ten. She was a member of a
singing group that entertained at nursing and retirement homes.

Mrs. Meroney was a member of a group of thirty Air Force wives,
who sang show tunes to entertain at United States Air Force bases in England.

Mrs. Meroney was a member of the Retired Officers Association of the
Pine Bluff Arsenal Wives Club. She did several years of volunteer work
as a member of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

Her hobbies were golf, fishing, teaching, and playing Mah Jong.

Mrs. Meroney has a son, Captain Virgil K. Meroney III, who has been
missing in action in Laos since March 1, 1969.

Mrs. Meroney was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three sisters.
Survivors include one son, Douglas Miles Meroney of Grayling, Michigan;
four grandchildren; Kelly Kersh Meroney of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
Kimberly Jo Townsend of Katy, Texas, David Miles Meroney of Little Rock, Arkansas,
and Michael Thomas Meroney of Austin, Texas; six great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2009,
at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors.

Funeral services at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 5, 2009,
in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son with Reverend Bill Jones officiating.
Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery by Ralph Robinson & Son.
Memorials may be made to Good Faith-Carr United Methodist Church,
3703 Ryburn Rd., Pine Bluff, Arkansas, 71603.

 

Guestbook

Georgia Welch skiyluke@msn.com 5407 Middle Warren Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Louise was a wonderful lady & friend. My condolences to the family.
Bettye Bennett Johnson Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Dear Family, I am so sorry about your loss. I visited with Ms. Louise at Trinity Village
where my mother is a resident. She was always so dressed up and attractive
and I admired her so much. I loved to hear her talk about her life.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Tiner The family is in my thoughts and prayers
Tom Madding, Jr tmadding@earthlink.net Little Rock, Ar
Doug, My sincere sympathy. I thought the world of your Mom and Dad.
She was a wonderful lady and he was every pilot's hero. They thought the
world of us too, as we of the CAF were chosen to lay him to rest after a long
and courageous fight. What an honor. I miss you and the good times we had.
Hope everything is going well for you otherwise.
Ernest Cashion elcpfc@pgtc.com 509 Westwood Ave, Prairie Grove, AR
Condolence to family. I grew up across street from Meroney family at 8th and Beech.
Virgle was about 3 years older but rember him on football team.
Just before he was commisoned in US Army Air Force as was custom in those days,
FBI agent came to our house to check on his reputation and chackter--needles
to say he was given and outstanding recommendation. After I entered service
later never saw family again. In 1948 my fmily moved into house across street
where the Meroney family had lived.
Don and Cynthia Puckett Fayetteville, Arkansas
Valerie Thompson To the Meroney Family, May each of you find comfort in
knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart;
and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18)
He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces."
(Isaiah 25;8) Take care,
Jo Liatsos lonokeadm@catlettcorp.com 1215 Fairview St, Lonoke, AR 72086
It was an honor to have met and had Mrs. Meroney as a resident while I worked at TVMC.
Mrs. Meroney was the role model for all us in the south to aspire to be like.
Her wisdom, kindness, love and devotion will not be forgotten.
I believe we are all better people for having her in our lives.
As she prayed daily for my son in the Marines,
I shall pray for your family for comfort, peace and understanding.
Thank you for sharing her.
Michael Bennett Sheridan,Ar My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan &Mike Meddle Shalford, Essex,England, UK.
Michael&David,Our deepest sympathy,love & thoughts are with you both today.
Ludie,our very special friend will be cherished in our hearts forever.
A candle will burn in our home in her memory on Saturday at 11AM.
Love to you both Jan & Mike XXXX
Fleur Meddle Braintree, Essex, England Dear David, Mike & Family,
Our thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.
Ludie was a beautiful person, and we loved her dearly.
We will light a candle on Saturday in her memory. With our love
Fleur, Simone & Family xx
Norman Graves ace,batt@yahoo.com 9194 Trulock Bay Rd., Sherrill, Ar. 72152
My deepest sympathy. I had the honor to appear with members of the
Confederate Air Force in Virgil's military ceremony.
My family and the Merony family had a close, honorable relationship since
before my birth in 1932. I also had the honor to meet Mrs. Meroney in later years.
Linda Baker Sheridan, AR
David and Family
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Mrs. Meroney
at TVMC. She was a very special lady. She always looked forward to your visits
and talked about you and Michael all the time.
She was so proud of you both. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sincerely, Linda Baker
Jackie Hart (Perryman) 1706 Antigua Lane, Houston, TX
Doug and family, Sorry to read of your mother's death. Our thoughts are with you.
Jackie and Clyde Hart
Ken Turner ken_turner@bellsouth.net 209 Brisage Blvd, Madison, MS 39110
Mary Beth ( Blankenship) and Alan Walter 3209 Newcastle Drive, Paragould, AR. 72450
David and Mike, our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family.
I know how close you were to Ludie.
May God comfort you both during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you in spirit.
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