August 4, 1925 - May 3, 2014
Ila Grace Barnett, 88 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Clarksville, Arkansas. She was born on August 4, 1925 in Paris to her parents Frank and Oral Mae (Johnson) Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Paris and the DAV Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Oral Mae Smith; husband, Thomas Eugene Barnett; one daughter, Elizabeth Zimmer and two sisters, Anna Eilers and Lucille Miller.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Hayes and husband David of Van Buren and Nancy Zeiler and husband Jerry of Clarksville; one sister, Elaine Waites and husband Pete of Pocahontas; two brothers, Ben Smith and wife Joyce of Missouri City, Texas and David Smith of Owensville, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Brian Hayes and wife Lezli of London, Renae Fight and husband David of Van Buren, Cassandra Elledge and husband Tracey of Lead Hill, Carrie Dean and husband Josh of Clarksville, Angela Hopson and husband Robert of Russellville and Robert Zimmer and wife Kerie of Prairie View and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris
Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Parks Cemetery in Charleston, Arkansas officiated by Jim Bullock under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
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11 Condolence(s)
Vera Douthitt
Monday, May 12, 2014
My prayers go out to you at the loss of your Mother. I remember her infectious laugh and smile. May your days be full of fun times and fond memories. I will be thinking of you.
Mike and Susan Johnson
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Mike and I want to express our sincere condolences for your loss. Ila was a wonderful lady who was friendly with everyone and did she love to dress up. She will be missed.
John Davis
Monday, May 5, 2014
We were so sorry to hear Ila Grace had passed away. I hated I wasn't able to make the service. I have known all of you guys all my life and just don't seem right that Ila Grace is not sitting up front at church . She will be missed. God bless ya'll and let us know if there's anything we can do for you
John
lisa wade
Monday, May 5, 2014
My prayers to the family. I met Mrs. Barnett through my mother Gloria Flaherty-Bartsch. She was really good friends with Elizabeth. I know this is a difficult time, but you can rejoice in the fact that one day we will all be reunited again.
Sonja Fletcher
Monday, May 5, 2014
Linda and Nancy, I was so sorry to learn of your mother's death. I guess our family ties go all the way back to when we were little kids spending time together after church on Sunday afternoons. She had a long, good life and is resting in peace.
Jack and Teresa Roosevelt
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Dear Aunt Linda and Nancy, Renae and Brian,
So sorry to hear of Ms. Ila Grace passing. What a sweet soul she was and with a humor all her own! The fondest memory I have of her and her home, besides your wedding, Linda, was the night I begged to stay and spend the night with Nancy. She was just older enough than I, that I thought of her as "really cool" and Ms. Ila Grace said "Yes", knowing that she would have to drive me back to Charleston the next day. Boy what a night we had! She popped pop corn, had everything we could imagine to eat and she made sure I knew I was welcome. The last thing she told us before she went to bed that night was "You girls don't forget to say your prayers, now." What a lovely gift heaven was blessed with last night! My prayers are with you, all.
Carolyn Bowen
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Condolences to all the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and God bless you.
Carolyn and Jack Bowen
Deana Easom
Sunday, May 4, 2014
I have so many fond memories of Ms. Grace and your family growing up. I loved going to her house and she took wonderful care of Tim and I while Mom worked. She was also a dear friend to my Mom and Dad. I am so sorry for your loss and many prayers for your family at this difficult time. Deana
Allan & Melinda Batchelor
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Give our love to all
Paula Parker Ceniceros
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Linda, your sisters and to the whole family, I was very sorry to see Ila Grace's obit on Roller that I get on line. All of you were a part of our family as as long as I can remember. Even after I married, Joe and I went to visit when we were in Paris. Sorta lost tract somewhere along the way, but I have very fond memories of us spending Sundays to together at each other's homes as we were growing up. Have pictures to prove it. ha
She's with my Mother and Father and brother now and of course, your Dad. Love, Paula
Eileen Anderson
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Our love and prayers go out to the family