She was the widow of Cecil Todd, a homemaker and a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Riley Roberson and Willie Bell Kellum Roberson and was preceded in death by her first husband, J. D. Cater, Sr. and three sisters, Jessie Mae Dodson, Clara Mae Cater and Frances Davis.
Survivors include four sons, Ronny Cater and wife, Karen, J. D. Cater, Jr. and wife, Tammy, Jackie Dale Cater and William Cater and wife, Janice, all of Monticello; seven daughters, Betty McDaniel and husband, Bobby, Patricia Lane, Lola Brown, Polly Hayden and husband, George, Willie Briney and husband, Jimmy, Retha Cash and husband, Rodney, all of Monticello and Mary Richardson and husband, Daniel of Lake Cormorant, MS; two sisters, Catherine Gray of Philadelphia, MS and Pauline Weast of Star City; twenty eight grandchildren, fifty two great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Condolences(22)
Becky Mitchell Hewitt
Hornbeck, LA Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Mrs. Todd was my daddy's first cousin. I remember my dad telling us about Uncle Riley when he was growing up. I am sure Arcola will be missed by all that knew her.Jacqueline Block Robinson
Russellville, AR Wednesday, April 18, 2012 You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Linda Parker Thurman
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, April 16, 2012 To the family of Mrs. Arcola ToddI am so very sorry for the loss of your mother,grandmother and sister. I did not know her
but as I read this I then realized that I know several of her children ans grandchildren. God Bless you all and my heart goes out to you all.
Bless You
Vernie and Linda Thurmsn
Peggy Trotter
Leca, AR Monday, April 16, 2012 You have our Deepest Sympathy at this time. Love, Welton & Peggy TrotterKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, April 16, 2012 Dear William and Janice,I did not know of Mrs. Arcola's death until I read the obituary this morning. My prayers and sympathy go out to you and all the family during this difficult time!
Love, Kay
Jane Gibson
Hernando, MS Sunday, April 15, 2012 I was so thankful to have known Mrs. Arcola. She was such a precious lady. My prayers are with all of you in your time of sadness.Honeylynn Henderson
Charleston, AR Sunday, April 15, 2012 To all of my distant realitives, God Bless and my sincere regrets. Don't remember to much but I knew most of all of you quite well. Take care and God will see you through this.Judy Sivils Howard
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 15, 2012 Betty,Pat,Polly,Lola,Willie,Retha,Mary,& Brothers my heart goes out to you all. I know some of us has lost touch over the years but some of us still see each other I'm so sorry I couldn't make it tonight. I wanted to let you all know you are in my thoughts and prayers. And know that one day you will be with your Mom again in Heaven. Lean on the Lord and he'll help you when you need it the most. May God Bless you all during this sad day of your life but rejoice that your Mom is in Heaven in no pain and where there's no sorrow only tears of Joy as She watches over you all.Your childhood friend Judy Sivils Howard.
Candy
Fountain Hill, AR Sunday, April 15, 2012 I never got the chance to meet her but she was my husbands great grandmother and I have heard nothing but good things about her for the past 10 years. I know she will be greatly missed by many! Will be praying for the whole family.Dale Curtis
Searcy, AR Sunday, April 15, 2012 We love you Mamaw Todd I didn't get to see you much the last few years, but sitting at your house yesterday brought back so many memories of when I was a kid that will never be forgotten......love youStephanie Tucker Milton
, GA Sunday, April 15, 2012 Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your momma. May she rest in peace. God Bless you and your family at this time and alwaysYour friend and DC Classmate,
Stephanie
CANDI CATER TROUT
carlisle, PA Sunday, April 15, 2012 Arcola Todd was my grandmother.....I have not seen her in a few years but i have missed her and loved her....just wish she could have meet my children....she was a sweet grandmother....Danny and Deana Simpson
Wilma r, AR Sunday, April 15, 2012 Our thoughts are with you and your family.Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 Betty and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, please know that I am thinking of you and your family. May the Lord wrap his ams around you and your family during this difficult time.Fran Richardson
Jonesboro, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 God bless you guys. See you tomorrow evening. Love, Fran and Bro. EldonAmy Hayden O'Neill
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 We are gonna miss you memawCourtney Danielle
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 Even though I didn't know her a long time, she was a great lady and cared for everyone! We will love and miss her dearly!Penny Heyman
Lebanon, MO Saturday, April 14, 2012 Arcola was my Mother-In-Law for a period of time. She is a very thoughtful person, and she loved her family very much. Although I had not seen Arcola in a few years she was very dear to me, and my two daughters, which are her grandaughters. May she rest in peace.Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 William (Rooster) I am sorry to hear of your loss. Treasure all the memories you have of her for this will give you comfort. You and your entire family are in my prayers and thought.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 14, 2012 My heart is breaking for Mrs. Arcolas family today.She was such a sweet lady. She was my Mother in law for 23 years. I saw her 2 weeks. Ago at Belveiw her memories of our years together were gone, but I told herit was Ok that she couldn't remember because I remembered. She loved her chidren so much. She was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family. I bet. Cecil is getting her to cook him up some fried Chicken already . RIPEarnestine Colburn
Monticiello, AR Friday, April 13, 2012 My heart goes out to her family. She will be missed by all. She was a great mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her. You girls are going to miss having a cup of coffee with her during the day. It's the little things we seem to miss the most often.Tim&sonya
, AR Friday, April 13, 2012 We are so sorry. you all will be in our prayer's. she was a very sweet lady.