of Marvell, AR
February 22, 1941 - April 18, 2017
Louise Whitson, age 76, of Marvell, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Helena. Mrs. Whitson was born February 22, 1941 to the late Spencer and Artie Ivy. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church and she was a retired sales clerk for Ronny's Dollar Store.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis Whitson (Laura) of Marvell and Daniel Whitson (Gina) of Marvell; five grandchildren, Denise Whitson, Keith Whitson, Chase Whitson, Billy Wallace and Allie Wallace; seven great-grandchildren, Lorynn Amos, Kaylee Whitson, Dylan Amos, Graysen Amos, Aiden Bryan, Mackenzy Whitson and Deklan Whitson; sister, Mildred Griffith (Don) of Marvell; brother, Ramond Ivy (Sandra) of St. Louis, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Woodard Whitson; son, Dale Whitson; and three brothers, Spencer Ivy, Frank Ivy and Howard Ivy.
A service for Louise Whitson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eventide Cemetery in Marvell. Reverend J.E. Hughes will officiate.
Memorials may be made to County Line Baptist Church.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy
Dennis and Daniel you all have my deepest condolences. I just heard about your mom's transition. My heart is heavy right now but remember Joy will come in the morning. I will always remember Louise being such an upbeat person, warm and compassionate. She and I worked at Ronny's together and she taught me a lot about retail. She was a people person and you heard her wherever she was. She had a contagious smile. Hang in there for each other. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss all in our prayers I will always remember growing up around the whole family, staying with Joyce &Allen xoxos 💖
To all the Whitson family I want to express my deepest sympathy to you and tell you that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ms. Louise was a blessing to Larry and I during our years at County Line. She will be missed by many.
I love you all. Aunt Louise will
Be missed greatly. You all know I am here if anything is needed. Love you all
God Bless.