Mrs. Ollie Mae (Perrin) Bagwell, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023, at the age of 92, in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born on June 19, 1930, in Swifton, AR, to Oscar Perrin and Pearl (Young) Perrin Norris. Mrs. Bagwell was a member of the Assembly of God in Tupelo, where she found solace and peace in her faith.
Mrs. Bagwell lived a full and happy life, and she will be remembered by those who knew her as a warm and caring person. She worked as a farmer’s wife and farmhand for many years, supporting her husband in his work until his untimely death. She then worked at Phillips Van Heusen for 25 years, where she retired from. Throughout her life, Mrs. Bagwell enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, baking, cooking, and listening to old gospel music.
Her green thumb was renowned among her friends and family, and she took great pride in her vegetable and flower gardens. Mrs. Bagwell’s pies, particularly her coconut and chocolate pies, were famous in the community, and she enjoyed baking them for her family and friends. She also enjoyed cooking and was known for preparing delicious meals for her family. Her love of old gospel music was something she shared with her family and friends, and it brought her much joy.
Mrs. Bagwell was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Perrin and Pearl (Young) Perrin Norris, and her beloved husband, Oakford Clark Bagwell. She is survived by her son, Gary Henley, and wife Sue of McCrory, daughter Cathy Drewry of Harrison, one brother, Harold Perrin and wife Delano of Newark, four grandchildren, Ann Drewry of Little Rock, James O. Drewry of Little Rock, Paul Henley of Newport, Eric Henley of Jacksonville, two great-grandchildren, Cody Henley and wife Brandy of Warren, Texas, and Leila Henley of Little Rock, two great-great-grandchildren, Parker Henley and Macy Henley, one nephew, Bill Perrin, and wife Judy of Imperial, MO, and one niece, Beth Korenak, and husband John of Lubbering, MO.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 to 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, followed by a graveside service at White Lake Cemetery.
Mrs. Bagwell’s passing is a loss to the community and to those who knew her. Her kindness, generosity, and love for her family and friends will be deeply missed. She will be remembered fondly for her warm smile, gentle heart, and unwavering faith. May she rest in peace, knowing that she has left a lasting legacy of love and kindness in the hearts of those who knew her.
