of Botkinburg, AR
January 15, 1919 - December 4, 2018
Irene (Fishel) Williams,, 99, of Bokinburg, AR. She was born on January 15, 1919 in Watson, AR. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, son, Virgil Thurman Williams, daughter, Katherine Ann Black and two great-grand children.
In 1954, Irene joined the Third Order of Carmelites and was devoted to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Little Rock, AR.
During World War II, she was an airplane mechanic. She became a watchmaker and later became a Med Tech at UAMS. As a Med Tech, she was sent to Boston to learn the PKU program, which she brought back and set up for the State of Arkansas.
After her retirement she bought 160 acres and farmed for 24 years. She was still mowing, raking, and baling hay until she reached 93 years old.
Irene is survived by daughters, Denise Irene Troutman, Mary Elizabeth Walter (Michael), 13 grandchildren , 29 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
The Rosary will be held at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 6, 2018 with visitation following until 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Conway, AR on Friday,
December 7, at 10:00am. Interment in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the hospice nurses, aides, social workers and volunteers whose kindness is deeply appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Discalced Carmelite Nuns in Little Rock, AR, St. Mary's Catholic Church in North Little Rock, AR, St. Jude's Catholic Church in Clinton, AR or to Arkansas Hospice Conway, AR.
Pallbearers:
Kolby Black, Grayson Troutman, Dakota Troutman, Luke Watson, Joseph Baker and Patrick Flannery
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5 Condolence(s)
Randy Wilcox
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
We always enjoyed our visits when she would stop at the Flying W store on her way to the farm. Prayers
Michelle Ward and Family
Friday, December 7, 2018
Mrs. Troutman,Ashley,Karen,Mrs.Sharp, and the rest of your amazing family. Our deepest condolences during this very hard time. We cherish your sweet family and are here for you all if you need anything at all even a shoulder to cry on. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. With love Michelle, Stacey, Kayla, Karly and Karsonâ¤ï¸
Michelle Ward and Family
Friday, December 7, 2018
Mrs. Troutman,Ashley,Karen,Mrs.Sharp, and the rest of your amazing family. Our deepest condolences during this very hard time. We cherish your sweet family and are here for you all if you need anything at all even a shoulder to cry on. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. With love Michelle, Stacey, Kayla, Karly and Karsonâ¤ï¸
Dawn
Thursday, December 6, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. I hope the words at Rev.21:4 bring you comfort. It says: "God will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.†Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Bates
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Mary and Michael,
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.
David and Candy Bates