Louise Furnell

Louise Frances Furnell, 102, of North Little Rock, passed away on September 7th, 2024. She was born in Cleburne, Texas to Mike and Julia Dumboski. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years Homer Furnell, son-in-law Jerry Brown, and brothers Chester and Felix Dumboski.

Louise is survived by her daughter Alice Brown of North Little Rock; sister Mary (Charlie) Simon; her grandchildren Alicia (Cary) Yarbrough, Bruce (Gena) Brown and 5 great grandchildren Devon, Adrianne, Josh Yarbrough and Lyndi and Will Brown. 

Louise graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1941 and was very active throughout her life. She was an involved member of several groups including Levy United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society, the Pretty Ladies and the Hays Senior Center where she volunteered over 2,000 hours.

Louise was an avid fisherman, gardener, and quilter. She never turned down an opportunity to go fishing, loved working in her garden and created an endless number of beautiful quilts. She made special and unique quilts for each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

David Furnell, John Mark Furnell, Danny Dumboski, Larry Dumboski, Jeff Dumboski and Seth Tolliver will serve as pallbearers.

Funeral services for Louise will be held at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock on Thursday, September 12th. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, service at 11:00 am, and committal service will follow at 12:30 PM at Rest Hills Memorial Park.