Julia "Punkie" Elizabeth Williamson

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Citizen Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, March 16, 2019
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Sunset Memorial Gardens
5741 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Saturday, March 16, 2019
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Garden
5741 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Memorial Contributions
Beebe Church of Christ Belize Fund
924 Access Road
Beebe, AR  72012
Julia "Punkie" Elizabeth Williamson

of Beebe, AR

April 14, 1935 - March 13, 2019

Julia Elizabeth ''Punkie'' Williamson passed away at her home in Beebe, Arkansas on March 13, 2019 at t Julia Elizabeth ''Punkie'' Williamson passed away at her home in Beebe, Arkansas on March 13, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born on April 14, 1935 in Fouke, Arkansas to James Lawson and Sybil Brewer. Mrs. Williamson was a Master Gardener and a member of the Beebe Church of Christ.

Punkie received her nickname at a very young age and it has followed her through this journey of life. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all who knew and loved her. She graduated from high school and continued her education where she received a BA in Education and later her MA also in education. She used her education by teaching for many years and was even afforded the opportunity to teach three of her five children in the sixth grade. Punkie shared her love for learning with so many children and in doing that she changed their lives forever. She enjoyed so many different things and shared doing them with her family and made many new friends while doing different things. Punkie stayed outdoors as much as she could and loved to farm, garden, fish down on the river bank and even loved to go deer and duck hunting whenever she could. When she was stuck inside she never allowed herself to be idle because she loved to paint and quilt.

Punkie was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Joseph Angelus "Jiggs" Huber and Frank Williamson; two sisters and one brother.

She is survived by her children, Brewer (Rhonda) Huber of Beebe, Jimmy (Charlotte) Williamson of Carrollton, MS, Joe (Bobbie) Williamson of Greenwood, MS, Gail (Dan) Vaden of McRae and Donna (Greg) Faulkner of Elaine. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Danika (Adam) Wallace, Daniel (Megan) Vaden, Cody (Lacee) Vaden, Rhett Johnson, Heather Huber, Tyler (Alicia) Johnson, Christopher (Jacqueline) Johnson, Brett (Carly) Williamson, AJ (Deanna) Williamson, Jenna (Brian) Pittman, Chad Faulkner, Joseph (Beverly) Williamson, Kimberlee Miller, Amanda (Logan) Waddle and Chad Gleason. Also left the legacy of Punkie is her twenty-six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren along with her nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

Visitation for Punkie will be Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Roller-Citizen Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas from 12:00 2:00 PM with a Graveside Service to be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens also in West Helena immediately following the visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas.

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Teresa Knapp Gordon
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. She and I were Facebook friends and I just heard from her the other day. She was a beautiful soul and my prayers are with you all as you celebrate her life.

James Gracey
Patterson, MO
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

She was my 7th grade teacher and I so enjoyed her. She always smiles and was happy. I had recently friended her on Facebook and caught up with her. She was a great teacher and influence. God speed and blessing.

Charlotte Chism Wicks
Marion, AR
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Ms. Elizabeth was the best; she was a very talented lady with a big heart. She helped me learn my way in the early years of my educational career. I will always remember spending time with her and the Williamsons on Hwy 357. May the family be comforted with knowing Heaven gained a precious soul.

Gene , Becky Allman
Elaine, AR
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

Stella Lawrence Foreman
McHenry, IL
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Saturday, March 16, 2019

I am deeply saddened by her passing. We had recently reconnected on FB and have had many a conversation. I remember her from my school years and going to school with Brewer. Such a wonderful lady. I am so very sorry. Please accept my deepest condolences. ❤️🙏🏻 Stella

Brenda Kay newsom
Elaine, AR
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Friday, March 15, 2019

So sorry for you loss, prayers for the family. We will keep you all in our prayers. She was an amazing lady and very love.

Kathy Snowden Ragsdale
Poplar Grove, AR
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Friday, March 15, 2019

So sorry to hear of the loss of Ms Punkie..She was one of the sweetest and caring ladies I have ever met...She will be missed by all who knew and loved her and if you knew her, you LOVED her...She is now reunited with the love of her life, her beloved husband....Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the time....

Barbara Vaden
McRae, AR
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Friday, March 15, 2019

Punkie was one of the sweetest ladies you would ever meet. Always made you feel welcome and cared about. Her sudden departure was a shock to me, but are we ever ready to let our loved ones go? What a legacy she leaves to her family and friends. What a blessing she was. We will miss you Punkie!

Tim & Donna Johnson & Chad Faulkner
Fayetteville, AR
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Friday, March 15, 2019

We sure hated to hear about Mrs Punkie passing. She was a very sweet lady and was loved by all who knew her. I know she will be deeply missed. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of her.

Curtis and Vicky Crisp
Elaine, AR
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Friday, March 15, 2019

Me. Elizabeth. as I knew her was always working at something, but always had time for you. If you needed her help, she was always there and would do anything she could for you. To Family and Freinds, Remember and Cherish the Great Memories, and Know God is with you each moment, and Will lead us trough All life’s Trials.

Pam Gardner Harris
Hughes, AR
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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Heaven just got a lot sweeter...she was 1 of the sweetest and best teachers!! Sweet prayers for the entire family!!

Shirley Stain
Beebe, AR
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Thursday, March 14, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Punkie was a unique, loving, caring and giving lady. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.