of Knoxville, AR
March 20, 1947 - May 13, 2024
Lillie Woodard Kleist, 77 of Altus, passed away May 13, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Knoxville, on March 20, 1947, to the late Charlie D. Woodard and Rozella (Chavers) Woodard. Lillie was a former employee of Kenner Boat Company, Clarksville Footwear and Butterball.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John F. Wilson Sr., and her late husband, Ralph N. Kleist, Sr.; two sons, John F. Wilson, Jr., and Jason J. ''JJ'' Gober; and one granddaughter, Charolette Wilson; and her brother, Charles D. Woodard.
Lillie leaves behind a granddaughter, Addalynn M. Gober of Florida; one nephew, Brian (Kelli) Woodard of Clarksville; and many cousins and extended family.
A private burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at Carter Cemetery in Clarksville, with Minister Robert Johnson officiating.
Lillie was my first cousin. I would stay the night at her house when I was a teenager. I loved Lillie. She was humble and a very sweet lady and cousin. Then I got married, got a job, had kids and we kinda lost touch. I love you cousin Lillie.