of Conway, AR
May 8, 1926 - March 13, 2014
Ida Marie West, 87, of Conway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born on Saturday, May 8, 1926 in Conway, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Carrie (Watkins) Belk. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Robert Belk.
She was a member of Meadowlake Baptist Church in Conway. She was noted in the Library of Congress Personalities of the South, as the esteemed Faulkner County Jailer for twenty-two years. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and ''Mema''. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She will be truly missed.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-nine years, William D. ''Bill'' West of Conway; son, Jim West and wife Linda; daughter, Joan Sellers and husband Wayne; sister, Jewel Seay all of Conway; four grandchildren, Missy Ward and husband Bryan, Kandy Sellers, Michele St. John and husband David, Todd Sellers and wife Cristy; ten great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 at New Life Church of Conway with Pastor Darren DeLaune officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, great-grandsons, and family friends: Todd Sellers, Bryan Ward, David St. John, Kole Freyaldenhoven, Austin Miller, ''D'' DeLaune, Jerry Gross, Roger Mills and Tommy Robinson.
Honorary Pallbearers are Chris Sullivan, Rusty Parks, Jim Wade, Matt Lea, James Ward and Lance Woodcock.
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18 Condolence(s)
Justin and Amber Vint
Monday, March 17, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss.
Joel Gilmore
Monday, March 17, 2014
Bill,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Joel Gilmore
Rod & Jean Mize
Monday, March 17, 2014
Bill and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know her really well, but when I was around her she was a sweet, precious lady. I'm sorry but we won't be able to attend the funeral. I'm waiting for back surgery, can barely get around. Please know we will be in prayer for you and your family.
Patricia Paladino Walsh
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Sorry to learn about the death of Marie. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Charlene Gwatney Hayes Vick
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Prayers for all during this time of loss. May our Heavenly Father provide comfort and love. With deepest Sympathy.
Kevin and Tonya Mitchell Moix
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Hated to hear about Mrs.
West. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kevin,Tonya, Garrett and Sawyer Moix
Janice and Rodney
Saturday, March 15, 2014
We are sorry for your family's loss. May God comfort you.
Lulu Thompson
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Don and Mary Mallory
Saturday, March 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
Kirk nd Peggy Hardy
Saturday, March 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Loved your mom very much. She was always the cool mom!!!
Ron and Karen Matthews
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Jim and Linda,
We wanted you and yours to know you all are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. My the strength of the Lord be with you.
Frank ie Kinard
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Jim & Joan,
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She fixed me many a tasty late meal.
All my condolences & Prayers for you and your Families.
Frank ie
susan birdsong
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Linda and family,
I am praying for strength and God's peace for you all.
Love,
Susan Birdsong
Beth Taylor Flippo
Friday, March 14, 2014
Kandy Joan and family -
So sorry to hear about Mema. I know how hard this is and know that I am praying for you all and love you dearly. Praying for the peace that only God can you give you at this time.
Eva Flynn
Friday, March 14, 2014
Uncle Bill, Jimmy, and Joan,
I am sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you during these hard times.
Ollie Hammett
Friday, March 14, 2014
Just wanted to let your family know your in
our prayers.
Ollie Hammett
Friday, March 14, 2014
Just wanted to let your family know your in
our prayers.
wandacollins
Friday, March 14, 2014
praying for family