P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Mary Griffin Temple
August 12, 1936 - May 2, 2019

Mary Griffin Temple

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Mary Lynn Griffin Temple, 82 of Wilmar, passed Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born August 8, 1936, in Wilmar, AR to the late Jessie and Pearl Burkhardt Griffin.

She was the widow of Ed Temple, a homemaker and a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Warren. She loved camping, fishing, riding in the party barge and air-boat and was an avid sports and Razorback fan. Mary enjoyed cooking and playing cards with her family and friends every opportunity she had. She was loved by her family and friends and will be missed by all of them. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one grandson, Ben Cook; four sisters, Frances Wade, Lucille Davis, Emma West and Betty Jo Reddin; and four brothers, Bill Griffin, Jake Griffin, Sonny Griffin and Nathan Griffin.

Survivors include two sons, Douglas Temple and wife Susie of Wilmar and Scott Temple and wife Shelley of Wilmar; two daughters, Rebecca Burnett and husband Danny of Star City and Paige Crook and husband Danny of Pine Bluff; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Wilmar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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Visitation
Saturday, May 4, 2019
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Graveside
Sunday, May 5, 2019
at 2:00 PM
Wilmar Cemetery
South 12 St.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Interment
Wilmar Cemetery
12th St.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Condolences(12)

  1. Teresa & Keith Thornton
    Becky and Family, please know that God Will Grant You Peace and Reassurance during this difficult time. With much love
  2. Arthur Walmsley
    Praying for the Temple family as they mourn the loss of their mom.
  3. Donnie and Karen Summerford
    We are very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed the times we were with your Mother and Father, such sweet people.
  4. Barbara Moss
    So sorry for your loss. I loved this lady and I know she will be missed.
  5. Cannon Family
    We’re so sorry to hear of Mary’s death. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our prayer is that you be comforted by the beautiful memories of Mary and the promises of our Heavenly Father’s promises at Revelation 31:3,4 & John 5:28,29. May these strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
  6. Norman & Sandra Word
    So very sorry to hear about Mary Lynn. She was a sweet, one of a kind lady, and will be missed by all who knew her. Our hearts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time...…..
  7. Leslie A. Cook
    Much love and prayers to you all. Love yall.
  8. Tammy Davis
    I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sending hugs, love, and prayers for you all.
  9. Bea Tucker
    So sorry to hear about the loss of you mom. She was a very sweet lady and was always so pleasant and friendly to me. I know you all will miss her very much. My God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you peace and comfort at this sorrowful time. Hold on to the memories you have.
  10. Carole (Johns) Rushing
    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your great loss. I look at the picture of Mary Lynn and I still see the same girl that I saw in school. Praying the Lord will touch you with his loving hands and give your the peace, comfort and strength that only He can to get you through this difficult period in your lives.
    Carole (Johns) Rushing
  11. Irma Lasiter James
    To family so sorry to hear of Mrs Mary. My mom always loved her and enjoyed her friendship. My thoughts and prayers with all of you.
  12. Mary Lasiter
    Deepest sympathy at the loss of your Mother/grandmother.
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