Mary Louise Chittenden Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mary Louise Chittenden of Benton, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on May 20, 2026 at the age of 99, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Maggard and Harry Trager; her husband Robert Melvin Chittenden (Bob); and her sister Agnes Christine Humphrey (Chris). She is survived by: her sister Vinita Wood of Benton; her nephews, Steve Wood (Mary), Dale Humphrey (Gina), Kenny Wood, Darrell Wood (Nicole) and David Humphrey (Laura); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rachel Frey (Matthew), Rebecca Wood, Sarah Olson (Dustin), Ben Wood (Kaitlin) and Caleb Wood; Eleanor Olson, Oliver Frey, Bennett Wood, Myla Wood, Trager Wood, Redmond Kelley (Lyndsey), Oakley Kelley (Cliff Crull), Aden, Ethan, London, Merrin, Preston and Quinn.
She carried on with her passions by teaching a weekly genealogy class at the Benton Senior Activity Center until she was 99, even navigating the temporary move to a virtual format during the Covid pandemic.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas.
