of Bono, AR
October 8, 1926 - December 3, 2022
Zella Virginia Williams, 96, of Bono, AR, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at the Green House Cottages of Belle Meade in Paragould, AR. She was born October 8, 1926 in Caraway, AR to Thomas and Vertie (Bogard) Collier. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Caraway. She loved cooking and spending time with her family and enjoyed her time as a Sunday School teacher and church nursery worker for many years of her life.
Zella was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 42 years, James Williams and her siblings, Margaret Abernathy, Clara Barrett, Vivian Miller Sharp, James "Bud" Collier, Tommy Collier and Zenobia Collier.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Zella include her sons, Chester (Debbie) Williams, Kenney (Trisha) Williams and Dennis (Patsy) Williams; her daughter, Joyce (Mark) Mann; grandchildren, Chris Williams, Clint Williams, James Williams, Matthew Williams, Jeffrey Bo Williams, Dennis Williams, Jr, Jennifer Williams Helms, Jessica Mann King and Emily Mann Smith; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and two sisters, Velda Mann of Paragould and Fay Collier of Caraway.
Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Bro. Rick Stevens officiating. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm December 9, 2022 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Zella's honor be made to either the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association.
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8 Condolence(s)
Sue & Gene Philpott
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family
Sue & Gene Philpott
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Our prayers and sympathy are with the family
Criders
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
From the Crider family mr. & mrs. Barney and Betty Crider we are very sorry for your loss she was a very special lady to my parents . Rest in peace.
Brenda Vail
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Joyce and Mark and the entire Williams family:
May God richly bless you and be with you during this time of loss and grief. My thoughts and prayers are will you.
Sincerely,
Brenda Heady Vail
Betty Moon
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Joyce, Thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your friend always Betty
Laura Barrett
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Beautiful woman with a beautiful soul.
Sending prayers and love to her precious family.
Paul and Jane Blake
Monday, December 5, 2022
Zella was working at St Bernard's hospital when my 1st child (Lori) was born. We had a very nice visit. After she moved back to Caraway, we got even better acquainted.
She is special lady plus my husband's cousin. ♥ï¸ðŸ™
Ellen and Owen
Monday, December 5, 2022
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Granny was so special to us, she was our extended family.