of Bella Vista, AR

September 3, 1938 - September 18, 2023

Ramona Eubanks Ritchey Howell, age 85, of Bella Vista, AR passed away on September 18, 2023 after a sudden illness. She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on September 3, 1938 to H.L. & Tina Eubanks. She spent many years living in Pine Bluff, North Little Rock and then Bella Vista.

Mona was married to J.T. Ritchey until his death in 1989. They had 3 daughters, Hope Lefler (Steve) of Fort Smith, AR, Amy Howell (Jim) of Jonesboro, AR and Julie Shanks (Dewey) of Searcy, AR. She had 5 grandchildren, Eric Anderson (Christy), Christian Lefler (Beth), Christopher Howell, Caroline Shanks and Meredith Shanks. 4 Great-grandchildren, Leighton Anderson, Katherine Anderson, Charlotte Anderson and Levi Lefler. She is also survived by her sister, Rebecca Spence (Lawrence) of Benton. Her family meant everything to her.

In 2015 she married Tom Howell and they spent the last 7 years in Bella Vista enjoying NW Arkansas together until his death in July of 2023.

Mona was a very active member of The Bella Vista Baptist Church. Her pastor, his wife and congregation were very important to her. She often invited new members of her church, new neighbors, family & friends over for dinner to enjoy one of her famous home-cooked meals. She was very warm, welcoming and had quite the gift of hospitality. She was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan and attended many ballgames. She also enjoyed traveling and exploring new places such as Italy, France, Greece, England, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria, South Korea, Panama and all over the US.

A private family service is planned to celebrate a life well-lived.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com