Mary Delree Thurlkill 73, of El Dorado passed from this life to a life with the Lord on her birthday, May 2, 2014 at the John R. Williamson Hospice House She was born May 2, 1941 in Converse, Louisiana. She worked as an assembler for Western Electric in Shreveport 15 years before retiring.

Mary Loved the Lord. She attended Mt. Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, but most of all she adored her family. She was a loving caregiver especially to her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Homer Golden and Pearl McDonald Golden , a son Anthony Golden, a daughter; Phillis Meshell and grandson; Jay Golden, brother; E.C. Golden and 4 sisters; Elsie Mouser, Sally Beatrice Craig, Adelle Parker and Janette Windham.

She is survived by her husband; R.V. Thurlkill, two sons; Donald Meshell Jr and Robert Meshell, a brother; Rhodie Golden (Paulette), three step-sons Virgil "Turk" Thurlkill, Kieth Thurlkill and Richard Thurlkill, two step daughters; Ann McAdams and Karen Thurlkill, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Sunday May 4, 2014 at Perry's Funeral Chapels in El Dorado

There will be a visitation starting at 1pm Monday at Castle Cemetery in Converse, Louisiana with graveside services at 2pm with Brother Chuck Clark officiating under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels.

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