Tommie Lee Priest

Tommie Lee Priest age 80 of Mena died Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the St. Joseph's Mercy Health System in Hot Springs. She was born on Friday, March 14, 1930 to Thomas and Lora Lee Adams Mountain in Sylvania, Georgia.

Ms. Tommie served her country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict where she was a dental assistant. After being honorably discharged she became a full time mother and grandmother. She had many hobbies that included crocheting, quilting, making blankets, gardening and planting her flower beds. Her family, especially her grandchildren, gave her the greatest joy in life. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Nunley Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers George Mountain and Bill Mountain and one sister Peggy Harris.

Survivors include three sons Troy Priest of Pensacola, Florida, Robert Priest of Forsyth, Missouri and Tommy Priest of Pine Ridge; one sister Hazel Holifield of Chattanooga, Tennessee; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services are Friday, June 4, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at the Nunley Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. -12:00 noon at the Hall Funeral Service Chapel in Mena.

Pallbearers will be Robert Priest, Robert Priest Jr., Tommie Priest, Jeremy Priest, Colby Davis and Tim Davis.

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