Laura Ann Cullum

Laura Ann Cullum, known as Ann, was called to her Heavenly home on May 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Ann passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family and loved ones. Ann suffered from dementia for several years.

Born on Sept. 15, 1934, in Wattensaw, Arkansas, to Donald and Alice Mowrer, Ann had two of the finest siblings, Johnathan French and Marion Routh. They were brought up on a cotton farm where she proudly claimed to pick a lot of cotton.

Ann is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, William Royce Cullum; daughter, Laura Karen Vandiver (Willy); son, William David Cullum (Renee); and son, Jeffery Don Cullum (Verlinda); and sister-in-law, Wilma Jean Pinkston.

Ann loved her 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She loved her family and often entertained them in her spacious home.

Ann loved the arts and was an accomplished watercolorist and oil painter. Ann was one of four founding members of the Conway League of Artists, which she served dearly. Many of her paintings are displayed in homes and businesses throughout the Conway area.

Ann loved to read and has an impressive library at their home of 50 years.

Ann worked in numerous occupations over the years in the front office environment. One of her proudest accomplishments was painting the "Dr Ouncer Prevention" posters for the Arkansas Health Department in the 60s.

She was well traveled and loved to see new places. Ann circled the western states on an Amtrac with several of her friends, which she enjoyed dearly. She has many photos of her journeys and other events.

Ann was preceded in death by her father, Donald Mowrer; her mother, Alice Lenderman Mowrer; her brother, John Mowrer; and sister, Marion Carter.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Interment was held at Crestlawn Memorial Park, east of Conway, at 472 Highway 64 E.