Floria McElroy Obituary (1954 - 2024)

We are gathered here to celebrate and remember the remarkable life of Floria McElroy, who entered this world on November 2, 1954, in Harrison, AR. Floria was a light to everyone who knew her, her life a testament to love, compassion, and the strength of the human spirit. As Helen Keller once said, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Floria was, indeed, one of those best and most beautiful things. Floria was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and homemaker who dedicated her life to the well-being of her loved ones. She made her home a sanctuary, where every member of her family felt loved, nurtured, and cherished. Floria's heart was always open, her hands always ready to help, and her spirit was always filled with joy and optimism. In Conway, Arkansas, where she resided, she was a pillar of the community and a friend to all. In the words of Mother Teresa, "Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." Floria was the embodiment of this sentiment, turning the ordinary into extraordinary through her love and dedication. Floria is survived by her loving husband, Donald Jr, and her three daughters, LaDonna(Jessie) Bunch, Tina (Mark) Young, and Sara (Bobby) Glover and nine adoring grandchilden. Her siblings, Leda (Steven) Brickey, Leon(Judy) Kimbrell, Martha Butler, Carol Wilhite, Danny Kimbrell, and Jannie(David) Jones, also grieve her loss. Floria is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Kimbrell and Alma Euletta Mowery, and her brother, Donnie Kimbrell. Each and every one of them carry Floria's love in their hearts, her life lessons in their minds, and her strength in their souls. As the poet Maya Angelou said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Floria has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. We invite you to share your memories of Floria and upload photos of her on the memorial page. Let's keep her spirit alive, remembering her with love and gratitude, and cherishing those precious moments we were privileged to share.