Mary Catherine Willis

Mary Catherine Willis, age 74, of Benton died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was born July 8, 1937 in Saline County. Catherine was a homemaker, charter member of the Lonsdale Volunteer Fire Department Board, member of the Sharon Home Extension Club and a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Cledies Williams Elliott, husband, Harley Gene Willis. Survivors, daughters and son-in-law, Peggy and Joe Bob Smith, Hot Springs; Anita Willis, Benton; special friend, Ella Pennington, and her grand dog, Khati. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Ashby's. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church with burial at Ten Mile Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ten Mile Cemetery Fund or to the Lonsdale Volunteer Fire Department. Online guest book at ashbyfuneralhome.com.