Mary Alice McKenzie

mary mckenzieMary Alice McKenzie, age 76, of Furlow passed away on October 27, 2014. Mary was born on November 8, 1937 to Lawrence Edward Floyd and Blanche Layton in Biscoe. She was married to Bruce McKenzie on December 8, 1957 and they made their home in Fort Worth, Texas for four years. They then moved to North Little Rock where they lived for 32 years. They presently reside in Furlow, Arkansas. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in North Little Rock for 32 years. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She worked as a doctor’s assistant in her early career and later on for H&R Block, retiring four years ago. She dearly loved her animals, loved to travel, and also loved sports, especially when watching her sons play.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Curtis and Vergie McKenzie; four brothers and three sisters.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Bruce McKenzie; her two sons, Scott McKenzie of North Little Rock and Greg McKenzie (Lisa) of Furlow; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Robert Floyd of Biscoe, and one sister, Dorothy Carroll of Beebe.
To celebrate her life, there will be a visitation on Saturday, November 1, from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M., with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Biscoe, 444 No. Dixon, Biscoe, Arkansas with b
Brother Robert McDaniel officiating. Burial will be at the Hazen Cemetery, Highway 11 South, Hazen, Arkansas following the service.  Pallbearers will be Ronnie Schroeder of Hot Springs, Lawrence Meyer of heber Springs, Richard Carroll of Benton, Randy Schroeder of Alexander, Brian Schroeder of Stuttgart and Jim Rabeneck of Stuttgart.   Memorials may be made to the Lonoke City Animal Shelter, Arkansas Hwy. 31, Lonoke, Arkansas 72086.
Funeral services entrusted to Westbrook Funeral Home, 183 North Livermore St., Hazen, Arkansas 72064.

16 thoughts on “Mary Alice McKenzie”

  1. With our deepest sympathy. The world lost a beautiful person and heaven gained a beautiful angel. We will all miss her and her smile!

  2. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God bless and comfort your hearts as only HE can do. Mary Alice was a lovely lady!!

  3. My thoughts are prayers are being sent to all the Family of my wonderful Friend, Mary, I am so sorry to hear of her sickness and death. She will be missed. Heaven has gained a wonderful person.
    10/30/2014

  4. Jim & Donna Bottin

    We are so sorry for your loss! Each of you are heavy on our hearts and at the top of our prayers

  5. Brett and Lisa Basler

    Our condolences are sent and deepest sympathy. We loved Mary Alice. Brett and Lisa Basler

  6. Roger and Mary Ellen (Cook) Wortham

    We were so sorry to hear of Mary Alice’s passing. May God give you all peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Roger and Mary Ellen Wortham

  7. Doug & Brandy Gwatney

    We were sorry to hear of Mary’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

  8. Gary & Cloy Neal & Family

    It is with our deepest sympathy to let you know that you are in our thoughts & prayers during these difficult times. God Bless each of you & keep all of you strong through your faith in him.

    Gary & Cloy Neal & our families

  9. Loretta Denning ans Bill

    We are so sorry for the loss of Mary, she was a great friend our thoughts and prayers are with the family love you guys.

  10. Loretta Denning ans Bill

    sorry for the loss of Mary, she was a great friend will be missed dearly, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. we love you guys.

  11. Bruce, Garnett & I were so saddened to learn of Mary
    Alice’s death. You and your family are certainly in our thoughts and
    prayers during this difficult time. I am certainly going to miss my
    e-mail friend – she always brightened my day with her e-mails.

  12. Shirley Bennett

    Mr.McKenzie, Scott, Greg and family:
    I’m very sorry for the loss of the Special Lady in your lives. We go back a lot of years in time, but still have the fondest memories of you all. Mrs. McKenzie loved and supported her family. Baseball games were always fun and out of town games especially. I had the privilege of seeing he not too long ago. Continue to carry her in your heart and she will never leave you.

  13. Littell and Janice Sparks

    Bruce and Family,
    With a heavy heart we offer our condolences on the passing of Mary Alice.
    She was a vibrant and friendly schoolmate that will be sadly missed.
    We pray that God will ease your grief and sorrow.
    Littell and Janice

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