of West Helena, AR
July 12, 1922 - January 7, 2017
Wilda Ann Spellings Malone passed away peacefully in the afternoon on January 7, 2017. Wilda was born July 12, 1922, to the late Holmes and Callie Spellings in Milan, Tennessee. Her sisters Reba, Carolyn, and Julia, and her brothers William and Byron Spellings preceded her in death. She was married to James C. Malone from Milan, Tennessee, for 56 years before his death.
Wilda is survived by her three children, Billy Malone of West Helena, Arkansas (Linda), Betty Bowie of Montgomery, Texas (Terry), and Cindy Sibley of West Helena, Arkansas (Ernie). She leaves behind six grandchildren, Melinda Wilson of West Helena, Arkansas, Darrin Malone of Paragould, Arkansas, Diana Kimberly of Montgomery, Texas, Chris Bowie of Spring, Texas, Callie Phillips of West Helena, Arkansas, and Keith Fotioo of Little Rock, Arkansas. She also leaves behind 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Jim and Wilda moved to West Helena, Arkansas in 1958. She worked for the Bobbie Brooks garment factory for 3 years and, together, in 1961, they purchased O.K. Tire Store and worked side by side for 26 years until their retirement. Together, they made O.K. Tire Store one of the most successful tire businesses in the area. It eventually became a full, independent tire business known as Malone's O.K. Tire and it is still in the family today.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to West Helena Methodist Church and Salem Methodist Church in Milan, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 11 a.m., at Double Springs Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in Milan, Tennessee.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena will direct services (870) 572-2571.
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11 Condolence(s)
pam mcalpin
Thursday, February 8, 2018
saw where they have torn aunt callie and uncle holmes house down lots of memories. That is when I found out about wilda, my condolences. Pam Harris McAlpin (tom and Imogene harris daughter)
Billye and Charlie Fite
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Billy, Betty and Cindy,
Our thoughts are with you.
Wilda was always such a joy to be with. We have wonderful memories. As you know ,Jim and Wilda were among our dearest friends. We shared so many good times and really miss them.
Now they are together again.
Billye and Charlie
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Thursday, January 12, 2017
We are thinking of you all today, as you say goodbye to this sweet lady. She will be missed by everyone that was blessed to have her in their life. She was always an elegant lady, and was always so kind to my sweet Mother-in-law at Crestpark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Henry and Billie Sue
Jamie
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Dear Friends,
Beautiful picture of Mrs. Wilda and she was just as pretty on the inside. May the Lord sustain you with good memories during this season of grief.
Love,
Jamie Ashcraft Trisler
Pat & Romey Clark
Monday, January 9, 2017
Cindy , Billy & Betty,
Sorry to hear about your mother. She was a friend and sweet lady. All of the family are in our prayers.
Love,
Pat & Romey Clark
Brenda Murray
Monday, January 9, 2017
Billy and family: So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was a remarkable person. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
jim mayer
Monday, January 9, 2017
Billy, Betty& Cindy you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer
Rusty Porter
Monday, January 9, 2017
So sorry to read of your loss. She lived a full life and favorably influenced many outside her immediate family. She will be missed but remembered long for her humor and kindness.
Rusty Porter
Michael and Sherry Wooten
Monday, January 9, 2017
Mike and I are so sad to hear about your mother, Billy. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your family at this time. Love to you all! We miss seeing you!
Mary King
Monday, January 9, 2017
Billy and family, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, but what a life she lived with your father for 56 years!! They WERE OK tire and did a great job of serving this community before moving to Milan. Their values were instilled into their children, who have since passed it on to another generation of Malone's. What a great testimony of their lives. Condolences to you and your family.
Judy Travis
Monday, January 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss, will keep this family in my prayers.
Judy Travis