Jackie Fliss

Jackie Roberta Fliss, 77, a member of the Conway community, a compassionate woman always dedicated to helping others, passed away on July 10, 2026. She was a mother, a wife, a friend to many, and an inspiration to the people who knew her.

Jackie was born March 28, 1949 in Huntsville, Arkansas to James Carter Harris and Gladys Etta (Canion) Harris. She was the oldest of four siblings.

Jackie’s life is highlighted by her service to the community. After graduating from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock with an accounting degree, she passed the CPA exam in 1983 and spent over thirty years working on the financial side of nonprofit organizations. She dedicated herself to developing and administering the resources needed to care for those with disabilities. Her career included work for Easter Seals, Counseling Associates, Friendship Services and Independent Living Services. She was a finalist for the Arkansas Business non-profit executive of the year in both 2009 and 2010. She retired in 2016 as the Executive director of Independent Living Services after 15 years of service.

Jackie enjoyed spending most of her personal life with her family, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. She enjoyed camping and floating, and loved to fish. She took regular fishing trips with her family to Canada and northwest Arkansas. She was uncanny in routinely catching the largest fish. After she retired, she traveled with her husband in their recreational vehicle. Her favorite place was the gulf coast of Florida, but many trips were made to Colorado, Canada and many of the camping areas in Arkansas. Jackie was an excellent cook and her red beans and rice were famous amongst those who knew her. Jackie spent her last years as a regular at the Faulkner County senior center where she participated in the exercise program and socialization activities.

She is survived by her husband of forty years, Larry Fliss, and her two sons, Carter and Jackson.

Memorials may be made to the Ola and John Hawks Center, 705 East Siebenmorgan, PO Box 1429, Conway, Arkansas 72032.