Paula Anne Peacock
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Paula Anne Peacock

  • November 6, 1935 - January 4, 2012
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Thank you all for sharing memories and good thoughts about my dear Paula Anne. I love her so much and miss her sweet smiling face and wonderful...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Don Thompson - Little Rock, AR

“We've know Mrs Paula for years and were saddened to hear of her loss. Her smile will be truly missed. The Staff at Bailey & Thompson Tax &...Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Kristi Bailey - Little Rock, AR

“Laura and Stuart, So sad to hear about the passing of your mom. I remember her as a wonderful lady and I know you have many special memories. ...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: September Westbrook Crabtree - AR

“I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Her smile and laugh I will always remember. My thoughts are with you all at this...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Debra Nordengren Wilson - AR

“Paula Peacock: Date Rec'd: 01/04/12 Date Opened: 01/04/12 Exp Date: Eternity We will all miss Paula; she touched so many of our lives.....Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Jacki Ivy - Springdale, AR

“Paula always had a smile and very rarely got upset over anything. She was always a friend to me and we had many good times together. She will be...Read More » ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: Diane Davis - Little Rock, AR

“Please accept our sincere sympathy. You and your family are in our prayers. ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Dick & Gayle Phillips - Mansfield, LA

“We will miss Paula. Her smile, personality, seeing her on the hay rides, sharing time with all of us. Don, you are in our heart and prayers. We...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Larry and Donna Carter - Quitman, AR

“Paula will be tremendously missed and the memories of her will be with us here at UAMS forever! ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Michele Whitworth - Little Rock, AR

“Stu, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was quite a lady who achieved much in her life. There are no words that can help at this...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Pat Jellison - Portsmouth, NH

“Paula was the only person I know that was always, and I do mean always, smiling or laughing. She will be greatly missed by all who had the...Read More » ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Jo Anne Edwards - Reno, NV

“Don and family- I want you to know how special "bird lady" is to me and that my families prayers and thoughts are with you the enitre family. ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Scott Daniel - Little Rock, AR

“Paula will be missed by all of us but the folks in heaven will be laughing at all of her doings. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Carolyn Crook - Fayetteville, AR

“She was a lovely person and we enjoyed seeing Don and Paula having so much fun together. She will be missed by all who knew her. ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Barbara and Rodger Duncan - AR

“Our love and prayers are with you. It was a privilege knowing her. ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Carolyn Trawick Austin - Maumelle, AR

““The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief - But the pain of grief Is only a shadow When compared with the pain Of never risking...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Elaine Arnce - Wichita, KS


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PAULA ANNE PEACOCK, of Little Rock, former UAMS Clinical Laboratory Manager died January 4, 2012 of a hemorrhagic stroke.
Paula Peacock attended Harding University in Searcy and the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in Conway. In 1956 she graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. In 1982 she received a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR).
Paula enjoyed a long, distinguished career as a medical technologist at UAMS. During her 40-year tenure at UAMS, she served as Chief Technologist and Instructor in the UAMS Blood Bank, Chief Technologist for Chemistry and Quality Control, Assistant Laboratory Manager, and Clinical Laboratory Manager. Paula served in the last position from 1975 until she retired in 1998. She worked with seven different medical directors.
As a well-respected role model to hundreds of employees and students in the UAMS Clinical Laboratory, Paula Peacock was the true epitome of a medical technologist. She held herself and others to the highest professional standards and guided both employees and students with compassion, dignity, and fairness. Paula was admired by her peers for her dedication to excellence in patient care and laboratory services. She was a tireless advocate for her patients and students.
A strong supporter of education, particularly in the Department of Laboratory Sciences in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions, Paula offered her clinical expertise, resources, training, and mentoring to countless students. The UAMS community, the profession of medical technology, and generations of patients and medical technologists have benefited from Paula's years of dedicated service and friendship
Among Paula's many professional contributions to UAMS is establishing a clinical pathology residency program at the university. In addition, she oversaw the expansion of the UAMS Clinical Laboratory and conducted the first successful College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspection of a new laboratory area.
Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of medical technology, Paula held numerous leadership roles in professional associations, including President of the Arkansas Society of Medical Technologists, President of the Little Rock Medical Technologists Society, and the first President of the Clinical Laboratory Managers Society of Arkansas. Paula also served as Vice Chair and Consultant to the Board of Registry from 1991-1996.
Paula's spirit of giving and volunteerism extended to the entire UAMS campus and beyond. In 1992, Paula served as a co-chair of the first capital campaign at UAMS, "Invest in Life." In this capacity, the university's employee campaign met and exceeded its fundraising goals. In addition, Paula was an active leader in the UAMS House of Delegates.
In 1998, in honor of Paula's 40 years of service to UAMS, her students, the medical technology profession, and the community, the Paula Peacock Medical Technology Scholarship was established at UAMS. This endowed scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding medical technology student in the UAMS College of Health Related Professions.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Thompson, 4 children, Philip Peacock, Dawn Raimer-Hall, Stuart Peacock, Laura Peacock and 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild. In addition, also surviving are 2 stepchildren, John Thompson, Elizabeth Schneiderman and 4 step grandchildren.

There will be a memorial service held on January 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone: (501) 661-9111 with Danny Burleson, officiating. To sign the online guestbook, go to http://www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com
A visitation will be held Friday January 6, 2012 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home.
Interment will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park, Owen Township, Arkansas following the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Paula Peacock Medical Technology Scholarship via the UAMS Foundation Fund at UAMS, 4301 West Markham, #716, Little Rock, AR 72205 or to the American Cancer Society, 901 North University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72205.