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Cora Lee
Pellham
Apr 16, 1933 — Nov 20, 2023
Dover
Cora Lee Pellham, age 90, of Dover, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. She was born April 16, 1933, in Russellville, to Ralph Emerson and Ella Rae Brown Myers.
Cora was a very active and dedicated member of North New Hope Assembly of God. She served as a Sunday School teacher, Church Secretary, and as a member of WM's (Women's Ministries). She worked as a Pope County elections poll operator, and she loved working in her yard and garden, tending to her gorgeous flowers, as well as making quilts and crocheting. More than all other hobbies, however, she loved spending time and caring for her lovely grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Cletus Fay, James Arlie, Roy Dean, Troy Gene and Billy Joe Myers; a sister, Alta Mae Mason Davis; and four brothers-in-law, Elmer (Myrtle) Pellham, Oscar (Lois) Pellham, Carroll Churchill, Harold Shields.
She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Delbert Harlan Pellham Sr., two sons and daughters-in-law, D.H. and Lori Pellham and Gary Lee and Wendy Pellham; six grandchildren, Natalie Annette Ibanez, Gary Brandon (Amber) Pellham, Chad Austin (Emily) Pellham, Matthew Cannon (Sierrah) Pellham, Sydney Ann Reed, and Jordan Simone Reed; six great-grandchildren, Ali, Rylee, Kennedy, Kanaan, Henry and Rosie; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George Ralph (Wilma) Myers, and William Leonard (Judy) Myers; a sister, Myrtle Louise Myers Rye; two sisters-in-law, Elsie Churchill and Regenia Shields; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at North New Hope Assembly of God, with Pastor Chris Reddell officiating. Burial will be private in Pollard Cemetery in Dover, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Active Pallbearers are Chad and Cannon Pellham, Tommy Barkley, Billy Churchill, Jack Boxnick and Jack Freeman.
Honorary Pallbearers are Finis Harmon, Vesper Dotson, Billy Cain and Joe Deavours.
The family would like to extend their greatest appreciation to Regina Campbell and Erica Martin for the care given to Cora Lee these past two years.
Memorials may be made to North New Hope Assembly of God, 15145 AR-333, Dover, AR 72837.
Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .
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