Charlene McEntire, age 79 of Western Grove, Arkansas, died in Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday, January 31, 2022.

The daughter of Charlie and Wauneace (McCutcheon) Phillips was born March 23, 1942 in Marshall, Arkansas. She was a resident of Searcy and Newton Counties most of her life and was a member of Ozark Life United Pentecostal Church.

She worked hard her whole life, from Levi’s, to housecleaning and childcare. The job she was most passionate about was caring for individuals with developmental disabilities at Boone County Independent Living for 15 years. She was soft spoken and had a sweet loving spirit. She was very giving and loved her family and grandchildren tremendously.

She enjoyed latch hook, cooking for her family, word puzzles, camping and fishing. She also loved deer hunting, gardening and canning.

Survivors include her husband, Doyle McEntire; children, Dale Eugene McEntire, Michael (Rita) McEntire, Shelly (James) Lockhart and Stephen (Shannon) McEntire; daughter-in-law, Danita McEntire; three brothers, James Phillips, Jake Phillips and Herbert Phillips; sisters, Charlotte Ragland, Sue Snow, Sheila Threet, Wanda Goett and Anna Little; grandchildren, Amy, Trista, Brandon, Serenity and Brentley; seven great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Bennie McEntire and a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, David Lee McEntire, grandson, Terry Dale McEntire; twin infant great granddaughters, Avery and Melissa and a sister-in-law, Esther Phillips.

Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Ozark Life United Pentecostal Church in Pindall with Bro. Darvin Rainbolt, Bro. Jeremy Ellis and Bro. Robert Little officiating. Burial followed at Western Grove Cemetery.

Visitation was Monday February 7 from 5 p.m.– 7 p.m. at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Boone County Independent Living, 206 S Cherry, Suite D, Harrison, AR, 72601.