Ellen Hesselbein
September 21, 1913 - May 31, 2016

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Ellen Rosen Rice Hesselbein, age 102 of Bossier City, LA, formerly of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016; promoted to Heaven. She was born September 21, 1913 in Ashley County, AR to the late Frank Rosen and Katie Mae Dailey Rosen.

She was the widow of Marvin Rice and Rev. Frank Hesselbein, a homemaker and was dedicated to the Lord and the Assembly of God Church movement. Mrs. Hesselbein was always helpful to all and loved doing things for others. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by one son, Rev. Paul Hesselbein; three brothers, Jim Wilson, Benjamin Rosen and Nick Rosen; two sisters, Kathelene Carlock and Angelene Swan; a grandson, Richard Thomas “Ricky” Carmical; and a granddaughter, Ruth Ellen Rice.

Survivors include one son, Harold Rice of North Little Rock; one daughter, Joyce Jean Carmical Hines of Bossier City, LA; one sister, Mary Bays of Hamburg; nine grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2016 at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Family visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday morning preceding the graveside service at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.