September 12, 1932 - October 28, 2020

Verda Willadean Villines, age 88, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The daughter of Earl Stephen Sims and Essie Ellen (Newberry) Sims was born on September 12, 1932, at Plumlee, Arkansas.

Willadean married Lester Villines on February 24, 1951, at Low Gap, Arkansas. Her greatest joy was cooking and caring for her family.

Willadean is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lester Villines, four brothers, Floy, Donald, Mansford and C J Sims, two sisters, Doris June Sims, and Berniece Brisco, daughter-in-law, Lena Villines, granddaughter, Dianna Gale Smith.

Willadean is survived by her son, Lynn Villines of Compton, Arkansas, daughter, Janie Tucker and (Larry) of Harrison, Arkansas, sister, Bessie Brisco of Harrison, Arkansas, Betty Villines of Compton, Arkansas, Earline Villines of Crossroads, Arkansas, Elda Carter of Sherwood, Arkansas and brother, Arthur Sims of Harrison, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.


Graveside service was Monday, November 2, 2020, at 10:00 AM at McFerrin Cemetery, Compton, Arkansas with Reverend Billy Edgar officiating.

Willadean had requested there not be a visitation due to Covid-19.

Pallbearers were Tavis Villines, Alan Tucker, Zach Villines, Corby Villines, Wes Ply, and Hunter Ply.

Honorary Pallbearers were the staff of Hospice of the Hills.


In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Hospice of the Hills, 501 E. Sherman Avenue, Harrison, Arkansas 72601



Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com