• Gladys Irene Selph

    30 Jan 2017

  • Gladys Hodges Selph, 82 of Donaldson, died at her home on Monday, January 30, 2017. She was born in the Antioch community in Hot Spring County on September 4, 1934, to the late Coy and Mitchel Hodges. She was a member of Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Ouachita High School. She was a rural mail carrier for many years and a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, reading, and hummingbirds and going to auctions, where she made many friends over the years. She cherished time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and loved ones. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Hodges.

    Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bobby Selph, of Donaldson; children, Jerry Selph (Kathy) of Saginaw and Kathy Mattingly (David) of Donaldson; six grandchildren, Lance Mattingly of Donaldson, Andy Selph (Julie) of Malvern; Aaron Mattingly (Meredith) of Benton, Todd Selph (Angel) of Saginaw; Sara Gardner (Jonathan) of Knoxville, TN, and Mark Selph (Beth) of Malvern; nine great-grandchildren, Corbin Etris, Cameron Mattingly, Julia Selph, Makayla Gardner, Ethan Mattingly, Rachel Kate Newton, Caden Mattingly, Caroline Gardner and Luke Selph, sisters, Verla Beason of Malvern and Judy Burkhart of Malvern, a brother, Arlie Hodges of Malvern; and a sister-in-law, Sue Hodges Jackson of Arkadelphia; numerous extended family members and a host of friends.

    Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 2nd at 10:00AM at Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1st from 6-8 PM at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Hollis McDermott and Bro. Keith Rowton will officiate the service. Burial will be at the Ouachita Cemetery. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Gillum, Wayne Hixon and Raymond Schultz.

    Memorials may be made to Donaldson Missionary Baptist Church.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave online condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 11 comments

    Patsy Montgomery

    1 Feb 2017

    Dear Bobby, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear this news. We will not be able to be at the visitation or funeral, but will be thinking of you. God bless you. Patsy and Donald Montgomery

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    James and Vivian Collie

    1 Feb 2017

    Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. I have memories of growing up with Gladys . We used to sing together at church at Antioch Assembly, we always sung I'll fly away. I know she is singing now in heaven. Vivian and James Collie.

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    Allen and Amanda Karber

    1 Feb 2017

    Jerry, We're so sorry to hear about your mother. All of you have our thoughts and prayers.

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    Paul and Linda Quattlebaum

    1 Feb 2017

    Kathy and Family: so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. Please know that we pray that God will comfort and be with you during this difficult time. God Bless you and the Family. Paul and Linda Quattlebaum, Fayetteville, Ar

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    Alan Selph

    2 Feb 2017

    My family, I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers.

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    Joyce Ritter Smith

    2 Feb 2017

    Gladys will be remembered with love by me and all of our family. She was a joy to be around and will be missed by everyone. God bless you in the mist of your grief but rejoice in knowing that she will not have any more suffering.

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    Melody Phillips

    2 Feb 2017

    Deer Kathy and Jerry I just heard tonight that your mother passed away I didn't know she was sick I'm so truly sorry for your loss I think about her a lot she was always very kind love y'all keep you in my prayers Mel

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    Ronnie and Kathy Clark

    2 Feb 2017

    We got to know Gladys at the auctions we all went to. She was a wonderful and lovely lady. It won't be the same without her. Our prayers go out to Bob and the rest of the family Ronnie and Kathy Clark

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    Peggy Hill

    2 Feb 2017

    So sorry to heR about Gladys. I didn't know in time for the funeral. I am about two and a half hrs away. Gladys was always more than a cousin, she was my best friend all my life. God bless the family.

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    JANE MORRISON

    3 Feb 2017

    BOBBY,KATHY, JERRY, AND ALL THE FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. THE WORLD HAS LOST A WONDERFUL WOMAN, BUT HEAVEN HAS GAINED A BEAUTIFUL NEW ANGEL. I NEVER SAW GLADYS WHEN SHE DID NOT HAVE A SMILE AND A BIG HELLO FOR ME. I TRULY LOVED HER. HOLD YOUR MEMORIES DEAR TO YOUR HEART AND KNOW WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN ONE DAY. MAY THE LORD FOLD HIS WINGS AROUND YOU ALL AND COMFORT YOU. JANE MORRISON

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    Jay River

    8 Feb 2017
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    We are sorry to hear about your loss we pray that in the days ahead you will be fortified. May these words provide you hope and comfort during this your time of sadness. 1 Corinthians 15:21,22, "For since death came through a man, resurrection of the dead also comes through a man. For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive." Jesus said of himself that he was the resurrection and the life at John 11:25. May God sustain you all during this time as well. JR

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