of Everton, AR

February 9, 1950 - May 29, 2021

Helen ''Wardell'' Cone, age 71, of Everton, passed away at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Wardell was born in Harrison on February 9, 1950, to Ward and Dollye (Kelley) Richardson. Wardell was preceded in death by her parents.

Wardell attended the First Pentecostal Church of Pindall, Arkansas. She worked as a project manager at Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. in Harrison for over 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, fostering animals, coloring in her coloring book, word searches, and embroidering. Her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Wardell is survived by two daughters, Sherry (Bill) Arnold of Rogers and Christene (Billy) Lewis of Bellefonte; one son, Brandon (Liz) Cone, of Everton; three brothers, James Richardson of Russellville, Ron Richardson of Pea Ridge, and Tim Richardson of Lead Hill; one sister, Nell Richardson, of Lead Hill; six grandchildren, Russell, Grace, Claire, Katie, Emily and James; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation was Friday, June 4, 2021, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Graveside service was Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Milum Cemetery, Lead Hill, Arkansas, with Paul Holder officiating.

Pallbearers were Bill Arnold, Billy Lewis, Tim Richardson, James Richardson, Russell Arnold, and James Cone.


Memorials may be made to Ozark Homeward Bound, PO Box 155, Harrison, Arkansas 72602.

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