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.
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12 Condolence(s)
Michael Nolte
Monday, August 12, 2024
The entire Gill Family is a blessing to their communities and that speaks directly to Reta and Don and how they raised and nurtured a wonderful family. I will miss Reta just as I have missed Don but I'm grateful for the time we shared.
Randy and Vicki Gill
Friday, August 9, 2024
Aunt Reta was so sweet and kind. Our prayers are with the entire family. We know she will be missed. God's comfort and love to all of the family.
Gary and Brenda Hipes
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Our hearts and prayers go out to your whole family. We have such fond memories of Aunt Reta visiting at Mom and Dad's with all of us. She was always so sweet to Brenda and I; and Mom always enjoyed her notes and clippings that she would send to her. Aunt Reta will be sorely missed. God Bless.
Deanna Bratcher
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Thank you for being a dear friend to my mother Karen Allen. Rita will be dearly missed by mom and all who knew her. She was always so pleasant to talk to when she called. My condolences to the Gill family. Love and Prayers to all! Deanna Bratcher
Guy & Beverly Wade
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Mrs. Gill smile will truly be missed.
Our Condolences and prayers goes out to the family.
Charlels Lovelace
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
The staff and children of Southern Christian Children's Home wish to express their deepest sympathy to the Gill family. Reta, a joy to be around during her lifetime, continues to spread love and affection in her passing. She will be greatly missed.
Marcia and Melvin Motal
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Melvin and I offer our condolences at this sad time.
Reta was a wonderful, genuine, caring and generous person full of life and upliftment.
We will miss her dearly also.
Sending love and prayers to all her family
I’m just so thankful I had Rita for a nice neighbor and true friend.
Jerry and Christina Burchfield
Monday, August 5, 2024
What a wonderful Christian lady! Prayers for all of this great family.
Nancy Ivy
Monday, August 5, 2024
I’m sad to hear about Mrs. Gills passing. She was always so sweet and friendly. Her influence will be carried on through her lovely family!
Vicky Keck
Monday, August 5, 2024
Sorry sorry for your loss Morgan. Prayers for you and your family. May God give you strength and support during this time.
Roy and Juanita French
Monday, August 5, 2024
The Gill family are in our prayers .
Naomi Burrow
Monday, August 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss and prayers for the family.