of Little Rock, AR

October 4, 1933 - August 4, 2024

Willreta Pearl French Gill, 90, of Little Rock, Arkansas died August 4, 2024. She was born October 4, 1933 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late J. F. and Ruth French. Reta was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gill; her brother, Leon French; sisters, Golda Lewis, Betty Simmons, Leoma Hornback; daughter-in-law, Nancy Gill and son-in-law, Mike Philpot. Reta is survived by her children, Tim Gill, Robin Philpot, Tracy (Alison) Gill, Terry (Tamara) Gill; eleven grandchildren, Zachary Gill, Sara Anne Gill, Garrett (Bethany) Philpot, Chase Philpot, Dalton (Madison) Philpot, Carissa Gill, Bryce (Ella) Gill, Reagan (Henry) Compton, Morgan Gill, Rhett Gill and Jackson Gill; four great grandchildren, Bonnie Philpot, Deason Philpot, Vivienne Compton and Kennedy Compton. She is also survived by one sister, Marlene Alexander and many nephews and nieces.

Reta grew up in Indiana, lived in Ohio and Arizona, before making Little Rock her home in 1994. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, IBM Wives Club and National Republican Committee. She also volunteered for various organizations including Republican Club Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, American Red Cross, Fort Hill Church Camp, stitching baby quilts and taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed socializing with her family, friends and working in her flower garden.

A visitation will be held from 4-6 pm Monday, August 12, 2024 at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ on Rodney Parham with a memorial service celebrating her life starting at 6 pm. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Southern Christian Children's Home, 100 W. Harding Street, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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