of Memphis, TN
October 3, 1925 - July 26, 2018
Elizabeth S. Wellborn, age 92, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 in Memphis. Mrs. Wellborn was born October 3, 1925 in Columbus, Arkansas to the late Edward and Agatha Shepperson.
She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Blair of Memphis and Betty Cardwell of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law, Charisse Wellborn of Bella Vista; five grandchildren, Jimmy Cardwell, Chris Blair, Trisha Keenan (Kevin), Brandon Wellborn (Laura) and Haley Wellborn; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, one niece; and a host of cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Barton G. Wellborn; son, Bill Wellborn; two brothers, Ed Shepperson and John Shepperson; and great-grandson, Parker Keenan.
A graveside service for Elizabeth Wellborn will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena followed by a memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church of Helena at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Brother Kelly Pearson will officiate.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Helena or to Grace Food Pantry.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Betty and Barbara, I am so sorry and sad got you. Your mom was one of my favorite people when I was living in Helena. I know Katie Miller is so excited and will make sure she enjoys her stay in heaven
I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Betty & Barbara you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother & family were always great community minded citizens and friends to all. Jim & Diane Mayer