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Julia Rose Hockenberry Counts, 90

Julia Rose Hockenberry Counts was born on September 19, 1927 in Shirleysburg, Huntingdon County, PA to Benjamin and Lillian Harry Hockenberry and passed from this Earth on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the age of 90 years. She is predeceased by her parents, siblings: Mary Crone, Esther Hockenberry, Margaret Davis (Leonard), John Hockenberry (Frances), Kenneth Hockenberry (Wilma), Dorothy McKinley, Pete Hockenberry and several nieces and nephews.

 Julia was raised in Sproul, PA, attended elementary school in Claysburg, PA, graduated from Milford Michigan High School and Draughon School of Business. Julia retired from the North Little Rock School District. She was a past Brownie and Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and former member of Levy United Methodist Church.

Julia is survived by her husband of 70 years, Doyle Counts, her children Linda and Robert, two grandchildren Ashley (TJ Snodgrass) and Aaron Hatcher and great-grandson Nate Snodgrass; and a sister, Joann Farmer (Bob), brother-in-law Gregg McKinley and her kitty, Katie. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across the country that she greatly loved.

Services are Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at 10:00am at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Cindy Henry officiating. Julia was cremated at her request, her ashes will be interred at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cabot AR. A portion of her ashes will be taken to Sproul, PA to be placed with her family. Memorials can be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Road, North Little Rock AR 72116.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076.  501-982-3400.  

14 Comments

  • Rhonda Harnish Posted February 12, 2018 4:41 PM

    A great lady has moved on to her heavenly home. She will be greatly missed by her good friends, Berta and Glo. Rest In Peace

  • Debbie Waddle Posted February 12, 2018 7:43 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Linda.

  • Joannie Tindall Posted February 12, 2018 10:18 PM

    Glad she’s gone home. That’s the only important thing in life. She’ll be waiting for you Linda Counts.
    She looked like a sweet lady.

  • Daryl Bailey Posted February 13, 2018 4:52 PM

    Linda, sorry about the loss of your mom. I know she will be missed. Keeping you and all the family in my prayers.

  • Gena Norris Posted February 13, 2018 7:06 PM

    My sweet friend. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I am praying you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have. May God grant you peace during this time.

  • Cherry Rodgers Posted February 13, 2018 8:04 PM

    Heaven gained a beautiful Angel.Prayers and hugs.In my thoughts always….

  • Robert M Parchman, Shreveport, LA Posted February 14, 2018 9:25 AM

    Linda, bobby, so sorry for your loss. But we know shes rejoicing with our Savior. What a beautiful day for her.

  • Jana Westenhaver Posted February 14, 2018 10:23 AM

    So very sorry for your family’s loss. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

  • Wesley Johnson Posted February 14, 2018 11:23 AM

    Linda,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I know that your mom will be greatly missed. .

  • Cindy Golden-Moore Posted February 15, 2018 5:39 AM

    Linda,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

  • Mark and Elizabeth Wirges Posted February 15, 2018 9:25 AM

    Julia was such a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.

  • Sandi Webb Posted February 15, 2018 8:19 PM

    Linda and family you are in my thought and prayers.

  • Cecelia Glymp Posted February 16, 2018 8:20 AM

    Prayers and hugs for you and your family.

  • Martha (Cole) Thorpe Posted February 16, 2018 2:10 PM

    Never ready to let our parents go. So very sorry Linda. Prayers of comfort for you & your family.

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