She was the widow of George Edward Willis, retired from Burlington Industries and a member of Second Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Patricia Willis and Mary Willis Thornhill and one brother, Odis Ogles.
Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Willis Higgins and husband, Fred of Delhi, LA; two sisters, Julia Burton and Ruby McCone, both of Monticello; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; a very special niece and caregiver, Gloria Hensley of Monticello and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(5)
Linda Hoppers Naron
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 25, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Willis. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May God comfort all family members. You have my prayers.Dale High
Bossier City, LA Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Great LadyJudy Hatley Sipes
Little Rock, ME Tuesday, September 24, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Monday, September 23, 2013 Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Sunday, September 22, 2013 Joyce, I called your sweet mother "Mama Lexie". She was a sweet Christian woman with the prettiest blue eyes! I've had many talks with her over the past 2 years. She kept an eye on my Dads health at the nursing home. She and he were good friends and ate many meals together at the nursing home. My husband Mark talked to your Mom about hunting which is something she knew firsthand and she loved to talk with Mark about the guns she had hunted with. She made me a lovely crochet bookmark. She loved to read and I enjoyed mailing her some books to read. While we will all miss your mother here on earth, Heaven just gained a beautiful angel. God bless all her family in this time of sorrow.