of Mountain View, AR
March 12, 1929 - April 27, 2025
Melba "Jean" Williams, 96, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born on Tuesday, March 12, 1929 to the late Samuel Corbin Barnes and Nora (Chadwick) Barnes of Oxley or Alco, Arkansas. She was raised by her second mom, Ethel Sutterfield Barnes.
Jean was the lead housekeeper at Ozark Folk Center for 18 years. Her hobbies were reading biographies and autobiographies, sewing, fishing, growing a vegetable garden and raising flowers. Jean was of the Baptist faith.
Jean is survived by her sons, Tony (Rosemary) Williams, Sam Williams, Randy "Newton" Williams; daughters, Bobbie Stannard, Lorrie (Gary) Poole, Cindy England; grandchildren, Aaron Williams, Luke Williams, Krista Lancaster, Karly Williams, Kyle Williams, Ian Williams, Cody Schumacher, Ashley Adams and Jessi Williams; brothers, Earl Barnes and Ray Barnes and numerous great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Williams and sister, Ruby Gammill.
Visitation will be held at Roller Crouch Funeral Chapel of Mountain View, Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM. Funeral Service will be at Roller Crouch Funeral Chapel of Mountain View, Friday, May 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Big Springs following the services. Officiating will be Brother David Campbell.
Pallbearers are Sam Williams, Henry Goodman, Howard Dale Stewart, and Lanny Avey.
Honorary Pallbearers are her grandsons.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of these arrangements.
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16 Condolence(s)
Karen Sue Stewart
Saturday, May 3, 2025
A beautiful woman with a beautiful family. I've heard many "momma stories" from her daughters. A true gem of a woman. Hugs and much love for the family during this time.
Terry White
Friday, May 2, 2025
So sorry to here this,sending prayers for the family
Anne Stannard Jeppesen
Friday, May 2, 2025
Her burdens are lifted, she is in a better place walking with our lord. We extend our sympathies to her family.
Carol Wade
Friday, May 2, 2025
Sorry to hear that the Williams,Barnes, and related families as well as the community have lost such a wonerful lady. May God comfort you as you celebrate her life.
Pennie Warren
Friday, May 2, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for her family, and friends,
Martha Hill
Thursday, May 1, 2025
My sincere sympathy, love, and prayers.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Thursday, May 1, 2025
We're so sorry for your loss. She was always had that beautiful smile. It was aways a joy to see and visit with her. Prayers for the family 🙏🙏
Willdie Pillay
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Gene was the best house keeper I ever knew, she raised all those children and anyone else that showed up. But he house was clean as a pin no shoes are clothes in the floor anywhere. Si have always admired her and love all her children
She will be missed so very much.
Wanda Tilley Webb
Thursday, May 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. As a younger cousin of hers, I looked up to her. She was beautiful. My sympathy to her family.
Eddie L Powell
Thursday, May 1, 2025
So sorry to hear of the family loss
Bill & Sue Glenn
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Our memories of Aunt Jean will stay in our heart forever! We always enjoyed when she came out to Texas to visit us. She always was a sweet kind person and had so much knowledge to share. Jean and I always enjoyed reading and would trade books back and forth. She will always be remembered! Prayers to the family in the days ahead! We loved her!
Wanda & Larry Sutton
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Thoughts & prayers go out to this beautiful lady family, so sorry 4 your loss, thinking of you & may God have his loving arms around you all & help you through rough days ahead.
SHIRLEY--EARL BARNES
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
WE LOVED HER ALL MY LIFE AND THE FAMILY. PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. THIS WAS MY OLDEST SISTER AND I LOVED HER. SHE LIVED A LONG WONDERFUL LIFE AND MY HOPE IS THAT I WILL SEE HER AGAIN SOME GLAD DAY. YOUR KIDS AND FAMILY ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE YOU ALL.
Mary Morrow
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and families.
Marilyn King
Monday, April 28, 2025
I have such wonderful memories of you when you all lived on Clancy Lane in the 60's. Raised an only child I looked forward to running thru the date orchards as a teenager to your house to visit. I loved the Saturday or Sunday morning chocolate gravy and biscuits if there were any left after all the kids had eaten. I loved watching "momma" run the laundry thru the wringer washing machine and helping hang it on the line outside or seeing her sewing on the pedal tred sewing machine. That's just a couple memories and many more that I'll always remember her, a sweet ,funny and loving mom. May you rest in peace ,I will see you again. Love you.
Norma Matthews
Monday, April 28, 2025
Lorrie, Bobbie and families, We are so sorry for your loss. Love you. Norma and Martie.