of Poplar Grove, AR

February 28, 1940 - September 15, 2025

Martha J. ''Janie'' DeWild, 85, of Poplar Grove, Arkansas passed away at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born on Wednesday, February 28, 1940.

Ms. DeWild worked for many years at Lady Luck and Horseshoe Casino. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed being part of a bowling league. She also loved gardening, her cats and visiting the casino.

She is survived by her son, Christopher (Sarah) DeWild of Illinois; her daughter, Diane Perry of Poplar Grove, Arkansas; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren and five sisters, Billie Hillenburg, Jeanette Harris (Billy), Carol Dortmann (Fred), LaWanda Roberts-Box and Sheila Dunlap. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Michael DeWild; four brothers, Freeland Roberts, Jr., Jerry Roberts, Jimmy Dan Roberts, Joseph Roberts and sister, Barbara ''Bobbi'' Roberts.

Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Roberts, Adam Lee Gripp, Brandon Caery, Triston Caery, Devon Green and James Walker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Gould and Mike Wages.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with Brother Lance Madden officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

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