of Marshall, AR
December 10, 1936 - April 2, 2025
Ollie Jean Wilson, who was called by ''Jean'', age 88 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 at Highland Court in Marshall. She was born in Blue Mountain, Arkansas on December 10th, 1936 to John Thomas Roper and Rachel Overton Roper.
Jean was a devoted Christian of the Pentecostal faith. She loved the Lord and served Him by serving others. She wanted to lead people to Christ by testifying to them. She loved the word of God and wanted it read to her by visitors that came by to see her. She loved the days that the D.O.H.T girls came by to sing to her. Jean loved her family and enjoyed when they were able to come see her. She was a caregiver most of her life and enjoyed her work. She carried many titles but was best at being a mother, granny, great granny and great-great granny.
Jean leaves behind three daughters, Debra Clemons of Marshall, Ronda Byer (Ron) of Leslie and Freda Fender (Tom) of Augusta, GA; six grandchildren, Kalen Wilson (Gina), Robert Jr. Branscum (Kamie), Eric Clemons, Chase Byer, Heather Maple and Ronda Kay Russell (Larry); fourteen great-grandchildren, Robert Jr. and Ethan Palmer, Austin, Kirby and Zack Lawson, Robin, Stephen and Evette Sheridan, Matthew and Lee Maples, Jerica and Jakota Clemons, and Jacob and Gracie Branscum; two great-great grandchildren, Addie Lawson and Miracle Palmer; a special niece, Sharon Kay Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by her two sons, William Kalen Wilson and Thomas Blake Wilson; her parents, John T. and Rachel Roper; grandson, Alton Long; great grandson, Dylan Palmer; eleven siblings, Tom Roper, Dovie Simmerman, Mary Alice Ramey, Beatric Chatman, Lois Wilson, and Euple Lee Nordrum; and ten half brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Jean will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jackie Robinson and Bro. Tommy Roper officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Monday, April 7th, 2025 in The Chapel. Burial will be in Elberta Cemetery near Leslie, Arkansas. Bearers will be Chase Byer, Eric Clemons, Paul Nordrum, Ethan Palmer, Robert Palmer Jr. and Matthew Maple. Honorary bearers will be Lee Maple, Kalen Wilson, Robert Branscum Jr. and Dwight Johnson.
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22 Condolence(s)
Melissa Steelman
Monday, April 7, 2025
Praying for y'all. Heaven is sounding sweeter everyday. We love y'all.
Pat Holley Halsted
Sunday, April 6, 2025
I have known Jean my entire life. She was a peaceful soul, woman, wife and mother. For a time, Ms. Jean kindly aided our Halsted Family with the care of our bedfast mother Ruby. Jean was a God sent to us as a caregiver. Prayers of peace and comfort for her entire family in the knowledge that she now rests in the arms of a loving God.
Rebecca N Patterson
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Prayers For Family!
Christy Wilson
Saturday, April 5, 2025
I love you. I miss you. Fly high
Theresa Angel
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Praying for The family
Nina Baysinger
Saturday, April 5, 2025
So very sorry for your loss
Leslie johnston
Friday, April 4, 2025
Freda this is for you and your family sending prayers for you all . And so sorry for your loss of your beautiful mother and grand mother .
Robert Cates
Friday, April 4, 2025
Aunt Jean was always so welcoming and hospitable when we’d visit. I’m very sorry for your loss and regret that I cannot attend her services. Love y’all and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn (Wilkerson) Chandler
Friday, April 4, 2025
Ms. Jean was a good friend of my grandmother, Reba Baker. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. She was a special lady.
Althea O’Haver
Friday, April 4, 2025
Such a special lady. So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give all of you comfort and peace in this difficult time.
Renee Walsh
Friday, April 4, 2025
Sister Jean was my Sunday School teacher when I was in youth group at Marshall Community Church years ago. She was a great person that wanted others to know the Lord. I will always remember her singing and love for the Lord. Prayers for you all.
J. E. & Marian Wadkins
Friday, April 4, 2025
To all the family, we are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers. May great grace, peace, and presence of the Lord be with you.
Barbara Ragland
Friday, April 4, 2025
So sorry for you loss, she was such a sweet lady. Prayers for y’all.
John Massey
Friday, April 4, 2025
Sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Brenda Lewis
Friday, April 4, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother, I always enjoyed visiting with Jean.
Oneta Manahan
Friday, April 4, 2025
jean was a caregiver for me but most of all she was a friend. Her Christian witness and her love for her family were real. Heaven is home now ,my friend. Rejoice
Helen Halsted
Friday, April 4, 2025
May the Lord Jesus comfort you all everyday as you know your Mom, grandmother, is now with the Lord where she longed to be. I know you will miss her presence. She was a great spiritual woman and I will always remember that with gladness and joy. Know that you are loved by many friends and we’re praying for you. I loved to hear her sing!
Tammy Milburn
Friday, April 4, 2025
Our prayers are with you all during this time. Miss Ollie will be missed. May God give you comfort with your loss.
susan L fuller
Friday, April 4, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss I loved her so much she was a very kind ans special person. I send my condolences and my Prayers to Family and Friends
Amanda (Cowan) Young
Friday, April 4, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear about Jean. She was my Sunday school teacher at Bro. Donnie's church when I was a kid. We loved her very much. I'm so thankful my Mom Bonnie Cowan went and seen her when I moved back from Texas. Y'all are in our prayers.
David & Elizabeth Nondorf
Friday, April 4, 2025
May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. God will bless you for the faithfulness in which you loved and cared for your Mom!
I will miss her and was blessed to be a part of caring for her.
Thankful for the time I was able to read scripture to her.
Jamie Phillips
Friday, April 4, 2025
It was an honor to care for Mrs Ollie, she will be greatly missed. I pray for comfort for her daughters during this time of loss.