Ida Mae Rosell Hannibal, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas  made her journey home to The Lord on Sunday, September 27^th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 15, 1938, to her late parents, John Edward and Ora Mae Squires Rosell, in Little Rock.

Ida Hannibal was an Angel.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and respected elder. After attending Nursing School, she got married then dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving medical patients by working as Secretary, Assistant, and Medical Transcriptionist for Thompson Christian & Steel, Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic, and Orthopedic Associates.

She was a pillar of hope for the future, known for her dedication to her children and family, her wit, wisdom, and warm hospitality. She carried forward the love of her ancestors with grace and humility.

Ida is survived by her four children, Denise Rivkees (John), John  (Michelle), Jim, and Chris (Marilyn) Hannibal and her cherished grandchildren  Maddie (Mathew), Ben (Lorena), Michelle Hannibal,  and Daniel Hannibal and Daniel Rivkees (Kourtney).   Her Great Grandchildren are Elijah, Analia, Vincent, Eli, Octavia, and Avery Hannibal, and Ezra Rivkees.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Dennis Hannibal, and her two grandchildren Krista and Jeremy Hannibal.

Ida loved camping, fishing, bowling and cake making. She will be remembered by her wide circle of friends from work and The Bowling Alley.

Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 on Monday, October 5^th at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville.  Funeral Service and burial will be at 2:30 at Pinecrest Memorial Park led by Pastor Alan Coker.  The family expresses their deepest gratitude for the prayers, thoughts, and support of relatives and friends during this time.

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