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.
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14 Condolence(s)
Kelly Brown
Friday, January 17, 2025
Rhonda and family, I'm sorry for your loss. Visited with your mom a few times in the hair salon while she was still able to go. She always seemed like she was glad to see me. I know you will miss her. I didn't know she had passed until this evening.
Jan Gray Davis
Friday, January 17, 2025
Rhonda, Kent, Brent and all your extended family. So many memories of our 2 families over the years. Alma was always “bigger than life,” whether it was playing the piano, singing, playing cards or dominoes. Your Mom & Dad and my parents , Troy & Geneva, had so many special years of friendship. It was always fun to watch and listen to them while playing, fussing, laughing and enjoying one another’s company. Your Mother was such a special friend to Mother after Dad passed. Her crafting was a blessing to so many, including Mother.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you learn to live without your Mom. Enjoyed every minute I was able to visit with her on one of my trips home recently. Always special in my heart.
May God grant you His peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love and prayers. Jan Gray
Hayden Bradford
Thursday, January 16, 2025
we love Ms alma
Hayden Bradford
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I loved Ms. Alma. I had a good time with her. I did not want to say goodbye it was so good to see her. I will pray for your family ."I’m heartbroken over the loss of Ms. Alma. They meant so much to me, and it’s hard to put into words how much I’m going to miss them. It’s been an incredibly tough time for me, and I’m still processing everything. I don’t have all the answers, but it feels overwhelming right now. It’s hard to imagine life without them. The pain of losing them is something I’m still trying to come to terms with. I’m so grateful for the time we had together, and the memories I’ll carry with me forever. They were such a special part of my life, and I’ll hold onto the love and memories we shared. I’m struggling with this, and I’m not sure what to say, but I appreciate your support and understanding during this time. It’s been really hard to find the right words, but just knowing I’m not alone in this means a lot to me.
Hayden Bradford
Thursday, January 16, 2025
She was loved by me and my family. We were the Fab 5. I met her when my mom worked for her, and we used to go over all the time to play Uno. Rhonda, Kent, and Brent, I'm praying for you all and the rest of your family. Y'all will be in my heart all the time.
hayden bradford
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I loved playing farkle and uno
Jean Smothers
Thursday, January 16, 2025
I worked with Alma at Southwestern Bell. Loved her very much. She lead a craft class during lunch hour. I was so bad at crafts she would actually hold my hands to show me how to do things. Never did make a crafter out of me although she really tried. Such a kind and loving person. God bless and give peace to her family.
Alan Winkler
Thursday, January 16, 2025
As we age, we have an opportunity to look back and identify a handful of people who have influenced us the most. Alma Justus is one of those people for me. As a teenager I remember her playing the piano for the “Dirty Dozen,†a group of men and women who sang upbeat gospel songs with passion and conviction. Alma lived her life the same way – with passion about everything and a conviction of faith. As I was learning to play the organ, Alma made sure I understood I was welcome to take her place on the organ bench anytime I wanted. She made me feel more confident than I was and more supported than I ever could have imagined. My parents didn’t attend church, and Alma was one of the many adults who made sure I had a place not just in eternity with Jesus but here on earth in His service. If you needed an opinion, Alma always had one. If you needed a hearty laugh, you could count on her to tell some hysterical story about herself or her family. After Jesus, nothing was more important to Alma than her family. She and Jimmy made sure they all were in church and in service. What a wonderful legacy to leave. With Jimmy’s illness and then with her own, Alma has has faced many challenges over the past few years. A couple of weeks before her passing, she wrote Terri and me a note – of encouragement filled with kindness and love. Her legacy will live on with each of us privileged to know her and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Sharon Forrester
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
I worked in the preschool department with Alma for several years. She loved playing the piano and leading young students in singing the Sunday School songs.
I’m so sad to hear of her passing.
John Brown
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
I definitely had the privilege and honor to meet her through my great friend and brother Kent. Our prayers are with the family that God's peace that surpasses all understanding will comfort you all during this time.
Sarah Baker
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
I was so blessed to get to know Mrs. Alma through Palliative Care. I will miss our monthly visits, listening to her stories and looking at all of her crafts. Crafty she was! To the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate through this process. I pray you find peace and comfort in the Lord and rejoice in knowing that she is in the presence of the Father. God bless each of you. I never met you in person but feel like I know each of you. She spoke highly of all of her family and loves each of you very much. Rest in Heaven Mrs. Alma!
Cindy McCrotty
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Dearest Rhonda, I have so many cherished childhood memories that include you and your family. But my earliest memory of your Mom (and Billie Jo Delling) is setting us 5-6 year olds on a little bench on Sunday nights, in the old church house, teaching us the love of music and praising Jesus through song. She encouraged us in our “Duet” endeavors as we grew older. Remember our pink/white plastic dresses I also remember many potluck get-togethers, horse shoes, the Dirty Dozen and the list goes on. I treasure them all. I am so saddened by your loss and will be praying for you, Kent & Brent in the coming days. Love to you all.
Lana Wyrick
Monday, January 13, 2025
Aunt Alma was a special person beyond words! Always so kind and caring of others. I will forever cherish every hand made card or Christmas ornament she made for me. She will forever be missed but will live forever in our hearts and memories until we meet again in Heaven.
Christy Justus
Monday, January 13, 2025
Alma, thank you for years of love and memories! Thank you for accepting me as family before I actually was and for still loving me afterwards. You will be missed and forever loved! Rest well in HIS presence. Until we meet again! Love always, Christy