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Wilma Jean Mitchell

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Wilma Jean (Montgomery) Mitchell of Benton, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, at home surrounded by family. She was born September 11, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Lucille Thomas Montgomery and Johnny Mack Montgomery. Wilma attended school in Pine Bluff, Ark., where she graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1966. She worked the majority of her adult life for Simmons First National Bank and Mortgage until retirement. After retirement, she enjoyed being a bus monitor for the Civitan Services. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; nieces, Rachel Ray, Cynthia Tiernan, Montgomery infant twins; and sisters-in-law, Harriett Montgomery and Betty Montgomery. Wilma is survived by children, Margo (Jackie) Peach of Benton and Michael (Mandi) Mitchell of Benton; siblings, Elton Mack Montgomery of Graham, Texas, Tom Montgomery of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Freda (Don) Council of Little Rock, Ark. Wilma was known as "Nana" to eight grandchildren (seven boys and a precious granddaughter); one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter (on the way). She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, great-great nieces and -nephews; furry companion, Smokey Okie Dokie Do; lifelong best friend of over 60 years, Wanda Iverson; as well as her church family and many friends. Wilma was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church of Benton, Ark., where she participated in the Wesley Sunday School Class and the Mary Martha Circle. Wilma loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed gardening in her flower beds and took pride in continuing to mow her own yard. One of her favorite pastimes is sitting on the porch drinking coffee and watching her hummingbirds buzz around. She was also a huge Arkansas Razorback football fan. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, with funeral service following at 11 a.m. at Parkview United Methodist Church, 514 Border Street in Benton, Ark. Memorials may be made to Parkview United Methodist Church. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Published September 21, 2022

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