Allena May Wilkerson - Henley - Grissom

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Visitation Schedule
Roller McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
1902 Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel
1902 Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
3:00 pm
Cemetery
Pine Mountain Cemetery
Gravesville Cutoff Road
Bee Branch, AR  72013
Allena May Wilkerson - Henley - Grissom

of Clinton, AR

September 13, 1946 - October 5, 2018

Allena May Wilkerson-Henley-Grissom, 72, of Bee Branch, Arkansas passed away on October 5, 2018 at Ozark Health Medical Center in Clinton.

She was born on September 13, 1946 to the late Woodrow Jennings Wilkerson and Allena Marvella Bowden-Wilkerson in Roosevelt, Utah.

Allena is preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Jennings Wilkerson, mother, Allena Marvella Bowden-Wilkerson, husband, Gerald Grissom, daughter, Ruby Louise Henley-Watts, son, Junior Henley, grandson, Randall Franklin Stripling, brother-in-law, Tony Moss, and sister, Betty Lou Wilkerson-Moss.

In any task she took on, Allena fully believed the value of doing your best, as her father taught her, that anything worth doing was worth doing well. She didn't do anything half-way. Her extraordinary cooking skills were passed down from her mother. Allena was high spirited, rambunctious, and hard working all her life.

She owned A&H Auction in Leslie, Arkansas during the 1970's and early 80's. Her auction was more than a sale, it was a Friday night social event for people from all walks of life. Later, she worked at the Marshall Motel and Restaurant, then, in 1983 she married Gerald Grissom and moved to Bee Branch, Arkansas. After many years serving delicious food in area eateries like Larry's Place, J.R.'s Country Kitchen and her restaurant at Damascus, Arkansas, etc., Allena went back into re-sale by opening Flea Markets in Bee Branch and Choctaw then moving on to booth space at several area flea markets. Her offerings and displays were legendary in the business.

Allena loved all her children and grandchildren greatly and had a very special bond with her youngest granddaughter Randi Lynn Stripling. They particularly enjoyed playing games and eating salsa together.

As a youngster, her parents owned a skating rink, and she could skate like an expert. She also loved to dance, with the song ''Old Time Rock-N-Roll'' being her favorite dance tune.

Allena had an eye for fashion, interior design and all things beautiful. It showed in everything she touched.

Allena's passing came on what would have been her beloved grandson Randall's 19th birthday. What a happy homecoming and birthday it must have been in heaven that day.
Allena is survived by: Daughters; Lonnie Lynn Henley-Stripling and husband J.R. of Bee Branch, AR,, Teresa ''Terri'' Sue Henley-Christie of Bon Aqua, TN, Grandchildren: Dustin Watts of Marshall, AR, Albert John ''Houston'' Graham and wife Jamie of Conway, AR, Melony Joyce Watts-Main of Marshall, AR, Stephanie DanYale Ratchford-Spear and husband Jon of Boston, MA, Tabitha Dawn Ratchford of Bon Aqua, TN, RandiLynn Stripling of Bee Branch, AR, great -grandchildren; Conner Graham, and Nathaniel Spear, brothers; Gerald Wilkerson and wife Chella, Donovan Dale ''Donnie'' Wilkerson and wife Susan, sisters; Sally Wilkerson-Bagley and husband Larry, Patricia Ann Wilkerson-Barton and husband John, many nieces , nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Visitation is Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton with her funeral service following at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment is at Pine Mountain Cemetery in Gravesville, Arkansas.

For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton



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6 Condolence(s)
karla Smith Elliott
Bee Branch, AR
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Monday, October 15, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Allena's passing. She was a sweet lady; praying for the family.

cheryl skym
midland, MI
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Saturday, October 13, 2018

so sorry for your loss wish we could be there with you at your time of loss my heart will be with you always love ya

Lisa Wilcox
Greenbrier, AR
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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Allena was a special lady and will be missed! I am praying for her loved ones that is mourning her passing!

Lora E Mullin
Anderson, IN
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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Lonnie, I am so sorry for your loss of your mom. I remember her well.
"What you have once enjoyed you can never lose...All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

Thinking of you and wishing you peace

Dewaney and Dena Tumbleson
Greenbrier, AR
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Our hearts go out to you children. We have a lot of good memories of your family we will cherish forever. Our thoughts and prayers for y’all.

Phyllis Tumbleson McMillen
Bee Branch, AR
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Girls I am sorry sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your mother’s cooking and flea markets. I love you y’all so very much. Prayers for y’all while you go though this, there is nothing I can say to take the hurt away. Just know I am thinking of y’all. Turn to God to help you through this time. Love you