of Little Rock, AR

August 26, 1933 - January 10, 2025

Alma Retha Justus, 91, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on January 10, 2025. She was born on August 26, 1933 in Sheridan, Arkansas to the late Aubrey Warren and Ruth Chandler Wilkerson.

One of eight children, she graduated from Sheridan High School in 1951. She married Jimmy Justus in 1953 in Sheridan, Arkansas. For the last 70 years, she cultivated a joyful and loving community in Little Rock. Alma enjoyed her role as homemaker for her family, raising three children, Rhonda, Kent and Brent, of whom she was deeply proud of. She was a dedicated member of the Brady Extension Homemakers Club and Golden Agers Group at her church, First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. She was also a devoted musician, playing both the piano and organ, and a faithful leader in the preschool department for many years.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She particularly enjoyed being surrounded by loved ones and spending time playing games, music and crafting. Some of her greatest joys in life also came from her grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan and Austin, and the cherished memories they have created together.

Along with her parents, Alma is preceded in death by Jimmy, her husband of over 65 years; sisters, Sarah Simpson, Mary Lou Harris and Joy Wilkerson and brothers, Conrad and Warren Wilkerson.

She is survived by daughter, Rhonda Fletcher (Jerry); sons, Kent and Brent Justus; granddaughter, Jordan Fletcher Bramwell (Austin); grandsons, Austin Fletcher (Tanya) and Taylor Justus; sisters, Peggy Bellomy and Gail Damron and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be deeply missed by all.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Her burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery in Sheridan, Arkansas at 1:00 pm.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
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