Ellen G. Rothwell drew her last labored breath on July 14, 2009. She was the last surviving child of the late John and Selma Sandine. She was born November 18, 1915 in Rison, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Rothwell, a son, William Gray, and 9 brothers and sisters.
She was a retired seamstress and a member of the Chambersville Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter Ruth Boney and husband Robert of Fordyce; a son Ronnie Rothwell and wife Rhonda of Springdale; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 18, at 2:00 PM in the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Chambersville Cemetery.