of Mountain Home, AR
February 28, 1920 - April 10, 2022
Wilma Fay Ott, age 102, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Yellville, Arkansas.
Wilma was born February 28, 1920 in Pyatt, Arkansas to the late John Franklin and Oral Ellar (Rose) Tabor. She was a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Wilma enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and was a good cook. She loved being with her family. She was always a positive person, never complaining, always willing to help others. She loved her grandkids. A very strong woman, she was terrified of storms. She delighted in aggravating the nursing staff where she resided.
Mrs. Ott is survived by her daughters: Kay Keeter (Rick) of Yellville, Billie Heenan (Steven) of Mountain Home, stepson Dwight Ott, stepdaughter Ella Layer (Brian), brother Frank Tabor (Lou) of Goldendale, Washington; her sister Elena Savage of Harrison, Arkansas; 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bill Kelley, husband Eual Ott, daughter Geniece Jefferson, daughter Connie Joy Kelley, brothers: Willard Tabor, J.T. Tabor, L.B. Tabor, and stepson C.L. Ott and her sister Gertrude Phenix.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, April 15, 2022 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Pyron officiating.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to service time at noon.
Interment will follow at Stanley Cemetery near Yellville.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Heenan, Cody Casteel, Randy Jefferson, Calvin Mallett, Chase Holmes, and Ryan Kaye.
Honorary pallbearers will be Stockton Mallett, Michael Lawhead, Daniel Steel, Roger Byrd, and Rod Ward.
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15 Condolence(s)
Lenora Steffy Bell
Monday, April 18, 2022
Wilma was such a sweet soul. You could be having a tough day and walk by her room.. she would make you smile and touch your heart. Love and Peace to the family.
Linda Rhein
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Kay, my prayers and condolences are with you and family in the loss of your mother. May God bless you with comfort during this time of adjustment. Miss seeing and talking to you. Hope all is well.
Sara Gilliland
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Kay, Billie, and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ms. Wilma’s
passing. She was a jewel. Always
smiling and happy to see you.
Our sympathies are with you!
Vickie Williams
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ms Wilma was a blessing to me and all who knew and I loved the time that we spent together
God bless you all â¤ï¸
Diana Underhill
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
She was the best grandmother to children who didn't have any. I love the person she was and always made me and other staff feel special.
Richard Bebon
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
May her soul Rest In Peace & may the perpetual light shine on her & her family
God bless
Noel Scott
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Ma. Wilma. I loved taking care of her & I miss her dearly. Praying for peace & comfort, during this time
Becky Stonecipher
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Kay & Billie,
So very sorry to hear about
Aunt Wilma, she was such a
precious lady, always smiling and laughing just having a good time.. Keeping you girls in my prayers.
Mike and Roberta Pack
Monday, April 11, 2022
Kay, Billie and Family,
So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Tami Tryon
Monday, April 11, 2022
She was such a sweet lady. I will miss the laughter and demands for her coffee at meal times. She will most definitely be missed.
Shawnia Millsap
Monday, April 11, 2022
She was a great lady I miss seeing her smile. Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and all your family.
Patsy King Bailey
Monday, April 11, 2022
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Ms. Wilma. Thoughts and prayers with family.
Sarah Hampton
Monday, April 11, 2022
I will miss my Wilma's laughter and love. She was one of a kind and I am a better woman having known her. 💕
Mike and Donna Benton Treat
Monday, April 11, 2022
I am so sorry to here about Wilma.We work together for a long time together at the shirt factory. So many memories of her. Had lots of laughs working together. I pray for all the family that God will give you peace at this sorrowful time ðŸ™ðŸ’›
DEMETRA EMERSON
Monday, April 11, 2022
Billie, I was sorry to see this announcement. She was beautiful at 96 and I am sure just as beautiful inside and out at 102. I pray for you to find peace and comfort in Him and by all the years of happy memories. Demetra