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Carol S. Orr born August 13, 1961 in Lufkin, TX to Preston Skelton and Janice Gill and died August 21, 2025 in Baptist Hospital, Little Rock. She was “an honest accountant”, a title bequeathed upon her by her younger brother. Carol was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX and Henderson State University, Arkadelphia.

Survivors include her husband Michael Orr, her mother Janice Gill, Lufkin, TX; brothers Michael Skelton (Lufkin, TX), Gene Dorsett (Lori), Lufkin, TX; Glenn Skelton (Cecile) Mussel Shoals, AL; sister, Terri Young (Chuck), Beaumont, TX ; step-sons Lex Orr (Heather) Lexington Park, MD; Nicholas Orr (Amy) Richlands, NC; nephews Jessie Young, Trey & Tanner Dorsett; nieces Sara Battles (Brett); Hayley Parks (Robby); grandchildren Matthew (Kali), Koryn, Alex, Cash, Haylee, and Coston Orr.

She was preceded in death by her father, Preston Carroll Skelton.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00pm, in Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 1601 S. Louisiana, Little Rock, AR. Memorials may be made to Martha’s Door QQUMC, Execution Intervention Project (google on-line), No-Kill Animal Shelter of choice.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

6 Comments

  • John Lowe Posted August 26, 2025 10:55 AM

    Your hugs were the best!

  • Nancy Deckard Posted August 26, 2025 11:46 AM

    Carol will be missed by so many. She was such a good person – so warm and genuine.

  • Karl Hansen Posted August 26, 2025 6:44 PM

    Carol was a real lady and a blessing among us. Her smiles and cheerful ways will be sorely missed by many . I kept her in my prayers through her journey and will keep her in memory now. Blessings to all , Karl Hansen

  • Mark McDonald Posted August 28, 2025 7:45 AM

    Prayers for all

  • Jack M. Gill, PhD Posted August 30, 2025 1:09 PM

    Caro Skelton Orr was such a star among the GILL and DOMINY families! Beautiful, smart, well educated, street savvy, dynamic business executive, loving wife, a favorite cousin and more!!
    She will be greatly missed by all! God Bless You! Carol! Rest in Peace my sweet niece! Jack (Pete) and Linda Gill and family

  • Jennifer Gill Roberts Posted August 31, 2025 9:43 AM

    Carol is my cousin. I have so many fond memories of Carol – she was kind, grounded, funny, incredibly smart, and a loving friend and family member. Rest in peace, Carol. I love you.

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