Sallie L. Reddin

Sallie L. Gardner Reddin, 100 of Hampton died January 9, 2010 in the Silver Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center in Camden. She was born October 2, 1909 in Tinsman, Arkansas to the late John Franklin and Sarah Ann Watson Gardner. Her mother died during childbirth and she was raised by her grandparents, Thomas and Martha Watson. She was a life long resident of Calhoun County. She just celebrated her 100th birthday with a cake and her family and friends at her side. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing her weekly marble game. She also loved gospel singing and visitors dropping by to talk politics. She was the oldest member of First Baptist Church in Hampton. She married Bruce W. Reddin October 6, 1931 and lived in the home he built for her. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Ann Reddin Nutt (Vernon) of Hampton, Donna Sue Reddin Barbee (Allen) of Alexandria, AR; grandchildren, Iwana Castleberry of Harmony Grove, Angie Ables and Brian Nutt of Hampton, and Christi Brink of Benton; great-grandchildren, Cody and Wes Ables, and Sam Nutt all of Hampton, Jesse Castleberry of Harmony Grove, Ryan Castleberry of Van Buren; great-great-grandchildren, Ashleigh and Carson Brink of Benton and Della Ables of Hampton. She also leaves behind her faithful companion, Jenny her much loved cat. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Maddox Brink. Visitation will be Sunday 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday at First Baptist Church in Hampton with Rev. Clint Ritchie and Rev. Neal Stevens officiating. Burial at Campground Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Forydce/Hampton. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com