Wife of Alexander council member to be interred Saturday

After 20 years of marriage Carolyn Delois “Wright” Pollard, wife of Alexander Council Member Joe Pollard, died April 19, 2020. She would have been 60 in May.

A graveside service has been scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 2:00PM at the Russell Cemetery (along Russell Cemetery Road) in her hometown of Earle, Arkansas. Those attending the service are asked to remain in their vehicles. Funeral services are being conducted by Eternal Light Funeral Home, 1103 3^rd Street in Earle, Arkansas.

Her obituary follows below.

Carolyn Delois “Wright” Pollard – Obituary

Carolyn Delois “Wright” Pollard was born May 26^th, 1960 to the union of Lydia Wright, Sr. and Velda Ruth Wright in Earle, Arkansas. She was a cheerleader for the Bulldogs where she received her diploma at Earle High school in 1978. Carolyn attended Eastern College of Health Vocations in Little Rock becoming a medical assistant. She continued her education receiving an Associates Degree in Child Development. Also, becoming a phlebotomist technician and a registered medical assistant.

She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Bailey at Tabernacle Refuge in North Little Rock, Arkansas. She gave birth to a son and daughter; Patrick Lemar Little of Houston, Texas and Melanie Denise “Little” Kendrick of Little rock, Arkansas.

Carolyn Delois “Wright” Pollard was united in Holy Matrimony, with her husband of 20 years, to Joe Louis Pollard on December 18^th, 1999. Joe and Carolyn Pollard were members of Sharon Baptist Church under the leadership of Christopher Jackson for many years. She enjoyed singing and laughing, playing cards, going to dinner and movies, having fun with her husband, family, friends, and especially her grandchildren. Most of all she loved to praise the Lord! In 2017 Carolyn, along with her husband Joe, joined Alexander First Baptist Church under the current leadership of Tom Cumblidge. Carolyn Delois “Wright” Pollard was called home on April 19^th, 2020.

She was preceded in death by: her father Lydia Wright, Sr.; her mother Velda Ruth Wright; five brothers: Samuel Jackson, Freddy Wright, Bobby Wright, Steven Wright, and Charlie Wright; four sisters: Katie Mae Wright, Shirley Wright, Gwendolyn Ousley, and Louise Edmondson.

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory Husband: Joe Louis Pollard, Son: Patrick Lemar Little, Daughter: Melanie Denise “Little” Kendrick, Seven children shared with her husband: Dorethia, Leverne, Jackqulyn, Nicole, Nikki, Kenneth, Shedrick, and Joe Jr.; One sister: Penny Wright; Four brothers: Theras Wright, Bruce Wright, Lydia Wright Jr., and Larry Wright; A host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Alexander council meeting canceled

The April meeting of the Alexander City Council has been canceled by Mayor Paul Mitchell due to the outbreak of the Wuhan virus. The meeting would have been held Monday, April 20.

Mitchell shutdown city hall about three weeks ago after an unnamed individual came to city hall to conduct business. While in the lobby he began couching and sneezing. The building was closed to the public and sanitized. Since then only the bookkeeper has been inside keeping the financial side of city business functioning.

Unless a special meeting is called, the next regular meeting of the Alexander City Council is May 18. Meetings are held at 6:00 PM in the courtroom at city hall. The public is invited to attend.