Janna M. Rorex
<p style="text-align: justify;">Janna M. Rorex, 72, of Monroe, Louisiana, died Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in Little Rock, Ms. Rorex moved to Monroe with her parents, the late George M. Rorex and Dorothy Dew Rorex, in 1955. After graduating from Neville High School, she returned to Arkansas for college. Upon graduating from the University Of Arkansas Medical Science College Of Health Professions, Ms. Rorex worked as a dental hygienist in Little Rock. She was an accomplished owner and breeder of Bedlington Terrier dogs. Participating in AKC National and Invitational Dog Shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York and the Eukanuba Dog Show in Florida, Ms. Rorex has produced fifteen AKC champions. After retiring, Ms. Rorex returned to Monroe, reconnected with Neville classmates, and continued breeding and showing Bedlington Terriers. She was an active member of the Parkview Baptist Church and the Monroe Athletic Club, where she welcomed a cup of coffee and the conversation of good friends.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Ms. Rorex is survived by cousins, a host of friends, her beloved Bedlington Terriers, Missy, Hershey, and Ben, and little Buster, a Brussels Griffon. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, in the Hamburg Cemetery with Dr. Bobby Pennington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamburg Cemetery Association, PO Box 15, Hamburg, AR 71646. </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Please visit the Tribute Wall to leave a message, share a memory or send your condolences to the family. </span></span></strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">If you would like to remotely attend this service, click on the link below to go to the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Facebook page. The service can be viewed via live stream at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020.</span></span></strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joneshartshorn.funeralhome">https://www.facebook.com/joneshartshorn.funeralhome</a></span></span></strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">The video of the service will be available for viewing for five (5) days only, after the video has been posted.</span></span></strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Due to the recent health concerns of Covid-19 and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, it has become necessary to practice social distancing. We ask that you please refrain from handshakes, and hugs. Our top priority is the safety of the families we serve, as well as our staff and others in our community. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.</span></span></strong></em></p> <p> </p>Obituary
Janna M. Rorex, 72, of Monroe, Louisiana, died Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in Little Rock, Ms. Rorex moved to Monroe with her parents, the late George M. Rorex and Dorothy Dew Rorex, in 1955. After graduating from Neville High School, she returned to Arkansas for college. Upon graduating from the University Of Arkansas Medical Science College Of Health Professions, Ms. Rorex worked as a dental hygienist in Little Rock. She was an accomplished owner and breeder of Bedlington Terrier dogs. Participating in AKC National and Invitational Dog Shows, including the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York and the Eukanuba Dog Show in Florida, Ms. Rorex has produced fifteen AKC champions. After retiring, Ms. Rorex returned to Monroe, reconnected with Neville classmates, and continued breeding and showing Bedlington Terriers. She was an active member of the Parkview Baptist Church and the Monroe Athletic Club, where she welcomed a cup of coffee and the conversation of good friends.
Ms. Rorex is survived by cousins, a host of friends, her beloved Bedlington Terriers, Missy, Hershey, and Ben, and little Buster, a Brussels Griffon.
Graveside services are 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, in the Hamburg Cemetery with Dr. Bobby Pennington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamburg Cemetery Association, PO Box 15, Hamburg, AR 71646.
Please visit the Tribute Wall to leave a message, share a memory or send your condolences to the family.
If you would like to remotely attend this service, click on the link below to go to the Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home Facebook page. The service can be viewed via live stream at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020.
https://www.facebook.com/joneshartshorn.funeralhome
The video of the service will be available for viewing for five (5) days only, after the video has been posted.
Due to the recent health concerns of Covid-19 and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, it has become necessary to practice social distancing. We ask that you please refrain from handshakes, and hugs. Our top priority is the safety of the families we serve, as well as our staff and others in our community. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.
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