of Searcy, AR
August 10, 1955 - March 1, 2025
Bernell Stevens of Searcy, Arkansas left this life for eternity with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2025. She was 69 years of age and surrounded by her beloved family at the time of her passing. Her death comes just weeks after Wilbur Stevens, her cherished husband of 44 years, also left this world for the one to come.
She was born on August 10, 1955 to Thomas Nealy (''Neal'') and Rachel (Millwood) Irons. She grew up in a farming family, where she learned to work hard and appreciate loved ones. She carried those positive qualities and so many others, throughout her life. She was also successful in her formal studies, graduating with honors from Delta High School (Rowher, AR), followed by a Secretarial/Accounting Degree from Pines Vo-Tech (Pine Bluff, AR).
She would work in various roles throughout her career, including roles as a secretary, sales clerk, medical records transcriptionist, administrative assistant and loan officer secretary. Upon retirement from First Security Bank in Searcy she would work closely with Wilbur when he started his own telephone installation business.
While she was a notably valued employee, her most lasting work in this life was done as a wife, mother, daughter, sibling, friend and church member. Both she and Wilbur were members of Park Avenue Church where they attended and served faithfully in numerous capacities, both visible and less visible, throughout the church.
Bernell is preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers, Johnny Phillips and Howard Hargis.
She is survived by numerous family members forever touched by her life; two children, Jason Carmichael (Erin) of Carrollton, Georgia and Melissa Morris (Jason) of Searcy, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Abigayle and Addyson Morris of Searcy, Arkansas, Brady, Rylan, McKenna and Keegan Carmichael of Carrollton, Georgia; one brother, Frank Phillips of Heber Springs, Arkansas; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and her cherished church family.
A visitation will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Awana Fund of Park Avenue Baptist Church, 211 East Park Avenue, Searcy, AR 72143.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15012683546.
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5 Condolence(s)
Theresa Carrell
Thursday, March 6, 2025
I worked with Bernell at First Security Bank, Searcy for approximately 4 years. She was a very sweet lady and coworker.
Gary and Anita Duncan
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Our love and heartfelt sympathy is with you all, we are very thankful for the memories we have shared over the years. We have a special place in our hearts for Bernell, Wilbur and you all. We know your peace will come from the relationship they had with their Lord, may He fill your hearts with peace and comfort. Prayers for each of you during this difficult time.
Karon Lassiter
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Bernell made me feel so welcomed when we started attending Park Avenue Baptist Church. She was a good friend and I will miss her until we meet again.
John jr and Lynda Bailey
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We were really sadden for your loss, such a beautiful person Bernell was and she loved God and her family and cherish each one along with her church family and her friends, she had such a beautiful smile and loved life to its fullness. She will be missed by so many and we are praying for the family and her friends and sending our love May God be with you in your time of need.
Kristina Swiney - The Bug Lady
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom and dad in such a short time. I’m sending all my love, comfort and prayers for understanding.