Caroline McElroy, 86, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away October 14, 2024, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was born to the late Edd and Mary McElroy on December 11, 1937 in Saint Joe, Arkansas. Caroline enjoyed reading, especially Barbara Bradford novels, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her grandson. She was a proud member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Rogers, Arkansas. Caroline was preceded by brother and sister-in-law, Hubert McElroy and Ruth McElroy; sister, Jean Reddick; and son-in-law, Rick Smith.

She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Smith of Rogers, Arkansas; grandson, Travis Boles and wife Paige of Rogers, Arkansas; brother, Alan McElroy and wife Twilla; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Benton County Memorial Park in Rogers, Arkansas.