of Mountain Home, AR
September 14, 1941 - November 16, 2018
Ruthie ''Ilene'' Stevenson, age 77, a lifelong native of Mountain Home, passed away on November 16, 2018 at Baxter Regional Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1941 to Russell and Opal (Hodge) Willett.
Ilene was born in a small house on Old Arkana Road, not too far from the house she lived in throughout her life. She enjoyed and spent many years researching her family heritage. Ilene loved flowers, little red tomatoes, slot machines, and George Jones. She spent many years volunteering her time to the Feed the Children Foundation, which was very dear to her. Mrs. Stevenson was an active member of Gassville Baptist Church for many years. Ilene was also an esteemed broker and owner of Cherokee Realty for over 30 years.
She was the loving mother of three children, Jimmy ''Milton'' Gregory, Rory Gregory, and Penny Gregory, as well as a loving ''Grandma Doodle Lu'' to her four grandchildren: Amanda, Chad, Jessica, and Katie.
Mrs. Stevenson is survived by two children: Rory Gregory and Penny Gregory, both of Mountain Home; four grandchildren: Amanda Gregory of Lake Worth, Florida, Chad Gregory of Phoenix, Arizona, Jessica Whitson and Katie Gregory, both of Mountain Home, Arkansas; four great grandchildren: Savannah, Leyannah, Alejandra all of Lake Worth, Florida, and Gage Reed of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two sisters: Alice Willett and Peggy (Jon) Miller of Mountain Home; three brothers: Billy, Kenny, and Charlie and two sisters-in-law: Chris Willett and Susan House. As well as her two very dear best friends, Lucille Megil of New Boston, Texas and Frieda Casteel of Mountain Home, Arkansas and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Last but not least, Eclipse, the family dog, protector, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Opal; husband, George; son, Jimmy ''Milton'' and five brothers: Karel, Leon, James, Benny and Rusty.
A Memorial service will be held in Ilene's honor at Oak Grove Cemetery at 2 pm on Saturday, November 24, 2018 with Brother Gary Wise officiating and Charlie Willett reading her eulogy. After the service there will be a Gathering of friends and family at the Gassville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Katie Gregory fire recovery fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
Thank you all for the wonderful things you've said about my mother. I agree, it's all true that she was amazing. I highly doubt it will ever feel that she is gone. I guess cause I feel her in everything I do and say. Today Katie and I was shifting through some of the ashes of momas house and seen a butterfly. Really? In November? Just some more proof that there is life after this and our loved ones are just watching out for us til we get there. Im gonna try real hard to do the right thing from now on cause I dont miss spending eternity with Moma, Daddy, Jimmy, Benny, Rusty, Grandma and Grandpa. Hope to see all of you there too. Love Penny Gregory
Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your dear Sister,
I enjoyed getting to know again this last few years as a
REALTOR in the Association I work for.
Melva
We are so sad of the passing of Ilene I will. Always remember the kind fun person she was Our loving thoughts and words can never replace her Bless this family Lord
Soooo Sorry!!! Sooo many memories. Ilene was an amazing and wonderful person. Love and Prayers to Ilene and Family.
Linda (Haley) Singleton
Penny & Rory, and all the Willett Family,
So sorry to hear of Ilene's passing. Know you're in our thoughts. Peace, prayers and blessings,
Rob & Carmen
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for all of the family.
I love you so much, Aunt Ilene You will be missed greatly. I enjoyed our conversations the past few years remembering the good old days.
Prayers to all the family. Ilene was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers for all the Family during this time of sorrow.
Loved this lady you will be missed....
Kenny and the Willett family, I am so sorry to hear about Ilene. God’s comfort and peace upon you during this difficult time. Thinking of your family and praying for you.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Ilene's family.
I agrre with Candace Barnes. Ilene was such a kind, up front and real person. She was a person you could trust.
Ilene was a mentor to me when I first became a Realtor.
She was such a talented singer with a beautiiful voice.
I last met Ilene two weeks ago at Town & Country and remarked how great she looked and planned a lunch together. We both will have that lunch at a future date.
Bob Skibbe
Ilene was my realtor and friend for many years she was a wonderful loving person and will be greatly missed. I am sorry for your loss .
Ilene was a sweet, kind person. Prayers for all of her family.
My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you all. She was one of my favorite people ever! My heart hurts. This wonderful onery lady will be missed and never forgotten. God speed my friend and our family! Much love to all! Tina and Nadine Dewey
Ilene was one of the kindest people I ever met, going out of her way to help anyone who needed it. My heart is with her family. She will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Ilene never new a stranger. Rest In Peace
Sending warm thoughts and sincere condolences on your loss. Ilene was one of the most up front and real people I have ever known. She will be truly missed.
My deepest sympathy for the passing of Ilene. She was a very sweet person. My heart sends love to her family. Love Kay
I just saw her Wednesday after not seeing her for several years and started talking like it had only been days!!! I always like her!!!!! Very sad to hear of her passing
Heard about Ilene passing when my daughter called me crying to break the news. Ilene was once my co-worker at the old TopKat on Missouri line. Loved her great sense of humor. She was a great friend and we had a lot of fun working together. Rest in peace, Sweet Lady.
My deepest sympathy for Ilene's family. There has been much to bear in recent times. I will always remember Ilene with great fondness. God will bless her sweet soul and grant her peace. Love, Sheila
So sorry to hear the news of Ilene's passing. Have known her many years and loved her dearly. My heart is broken for her and her family. God bless each one. You are in our thought's and prayer's. Will all see her again. RIP my friend. Juanita and Seth Swetnam..