Arbry Eulene (Ray) Mitchell

Arbry Eulene Ray Mitchell, 90, of Benton, AR went home to join her sweet Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 17, 2023. Arbry was born on September 17, 1932 to the late John F. Ray of Texarkana, AR and Jessie B. Smith of Loomis, CA.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Wesley Ray, two sisters, Darlene Breashears and Irene McDonald, two sons, Wiley D. Burch and Ricky Burch, and one grandson, Jordy C. Nolen.

She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Burch) Hanson of Danville, AR, Debbie (Tommy) Nolen of Benton, AR, and Twinda (Bierman) Broadway of Benton, AR, 16 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 16 great great grandchildren; and a Dear Daughter-in-law, Cynthia "Cindy" Burch of Durant, Oklahoma.

Arbry was of the Baptist faith and attended Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Benton, AR and looked forward to church every Sunday. Arbry was a great gardener and homemaker and canned a large variety of vegetables out of her garden for her family. She also loved to go camping and fishing, but what she loved the most, was being around her children and grandchildren every second she could.

 Graveside service held Tuesday, June 20 at 11:00 AM at Reed Cemetery in Story, Arkansas. 

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.