Ora "Lyndell" Ethridge

Ora "Lyndell" Ethridge obituary, Conway, AR

Ora "Lyndell" Ethridge

Ora Ethridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Dec. 23, 2025.
Ora "Lyndell" Ethridge, 94, of Conway, Arkansas passed Saturday, December 20th, 2025, just shy of her 95th birthday.

Lynda was born on December 28th, 1930 in Conway, Arkansas to the late Sherman and Nellie Grissom. She retired from Kimberly Clark Corporation after 20 years of service. She was known for her homemade cooking and also her generosity for opening her home to family and friends.

Lynda is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ethridge, whom she was married to for 73 years; her brother, Jerrel Grissom; and her son, Randall Ethridge.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Larry Ethridge (Mary) of Van Buren and Ron Ethridge (Rebecca) of Sherwood; two daughters, Linda Sullivan of Conway and Tammy Anderson of Conway; Debi Ethridge of Conway, AR; seven grandchildren, Misty Bailey, Chris Ethridge, Marty Sullivan (Kelly), Cody Ethridge, Melissa Inmon (Cody), John Ethridge, Michael Anderson (Kristen); eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Gil Johnson and Gentiva Hospice.

The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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Rick Garner

December 24, 2025

To the entire Ethridge family, I offer my sincerest condolences. Mrs. Ethridge was a wonderfully sweet person. As a customer of Tammy´s, my heart goes out to her and all who loved Mrs. Ethridge. May the Lord bless, comfort, and keep you.

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