Marie Bone

Marie Bone, 74, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center. She had lived in Jonesboro for three years moving here from Munster, Indiana. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Hammond, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ray Hightower; two brothers, Charles Ray Hightower and Raymond Hightower; and grandchildren, Dustin and Tyler Thomas.

Marie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Elvin Bone, of the home; one daughter, Marilyn Thomas and husband, Mark of Springville, Indiana; mother, Bertha Mae Hightower, of Jonesboro; and grandson Casey Thomas.

The funeral service will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2009 at The Rock of Northeast Arkansas with Pastor Terry Watson officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Shady Grove Cemetery near Bald Knob, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Casey Thomas, Mickey Byrd, Ron Williams, and Joe Masner. Visitation will be from 9 - 10 prior to the service at the Rock of NEA.

For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, the family requests you please consider The Rock of Northeast Arkansas, 4318 E. Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401. To sign an online guest book, go to www.emersonfuneralhome.com

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