She was the widow of Wayne Bostian, a retired business owner and member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Hammock; a sister, Barbara Millen; and a great grandson, Ridley Bostian.
Survivors include one son, Don Bostian and wife Teresa of Monticello; one daughter, Bettye Judkins and husband Tommy of Monticello; son-in-law, Lonnie Hammock of Monticello; seven grandsons, David and Jackey Bostian, Jonathan and Joseph Hammock, and James, Daniel and Thomas Judkins; seven great-grandsons, two step-great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Judkins and Rev. Dwayne Roper officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Drew County. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(16)
Cynthia McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 10, 2019 So sorry for your loss of Mrs. Nellie Jo. Prayers & thoughts are with you during this time of loss.Judy Adcock
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 8, 2019 I was so sorry to hear about my cousin, Nellie Jo. I was glad I got to visit with her at Aunt Mary Lou's visitation. She was a special lady and loved by her family. Praying for her family.Randall Phillips
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 19, 2019 So very sorry to hear about Nellie. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She will be missed.Gary Crook
Monticello, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 My deepest sympathy to the familly of Nellie Bostian. I had the honor of working with her at Southern Janitorial iin the late 80's and early 90's. She was a great person to work with and she will be missed . She loved everybody . I will miss her .Gary Crook
James Calhoun Family
Arkadelphia, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 So sorry to hear about Nellie Jo. We were first cousins. It was good seeing her at Aunt Mary Lou’s funeral. She was the oldest Calhoun granddaughter and I was the oldest Calhoun grandson. I recall being at her wedding to Wayne. God Bless !!!June Lawson
Russellville, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for all of you!Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 Bette, Don and family so sorry for your loss,she will be missed by all at Rose Hill. Prayers for each oneDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 Wayne,So sorry to hear of Mellie Jo's passing. Prayers for you and the rest of the family.
Dennis Wells
Lena (Feeser) Cooper
White Hall, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 Thoughts and prayers for the family. Loss of another classmate, you will be missed.Pam (Calhoun) Keever
Houston, TX Sunday, February 17, 2019 All my love to my extended cousins. I am sorry that I could not be there this time. All my love to Nellie Jo's family. I am glad that I had the opportunity to see and talk with her at Aunt Mary Lou's funeral.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 To the family: Sincere condolences for your loss. May the Lord hold you in his loving hands and give you comfort during this difficult time.Carole Rushing
Marvin, & Gene Norton
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 So sorry for your loss. All of you are in our prayers.Cathy Evans
Hambrg, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 So sorry to hear this but now she is with the love of her life and she was the love of his lifeScott Milburn
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Don, Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 My heartfelt sympathy to Nellie Jo's Family. My lifelong friend and neighbor I loved. I kept her every morning after her parents went to work at Burlington Industries, sometimes it was like she kept me Ha till our school bus arrived. My love to all.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 My deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.