of Monticello, AR
June 28, 1935 - December 3, 2022
Lillie Beth Blaylock Bivens
Born 6/28/1935
Deceased 12/3/2022
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Lillie Mae Blaylock; her Husband, James H. Bivens; one sister, Juanita Cook.
She is survived by her two sons: Curtis Bivens (Darenda); Ken Bivens (Yukiko); by four grandchildren: Jim Bivens (Brook); Amelia Bivens Jenkins (Kyle); James Reid Bivens (Weslea Miniat); Jessaca Sheperd; two great grandchildren: Lillie Renea Bivens; William Everett Jenkins; by four sisters: Marie Barker; Ernestine Johnston (Buddy); Betty Blaylock; Thelma Blaylock; and many numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Ms. Lillie Bivens spent 54 years of marriage to her husband, James prior to his death on December 5, 2009. She was a homemaker, and a retired employee of the Arkansas State Health Department. Lillie lived most of her life in West Helena before moving to Monticello in 2016. She was a member of Lexa Baptist Church for over 40 years where she taught Sunday School for many of those. Lexa Baptist Church was always her church ''home'' and even after relocating to Monticello, she continued to receive bulletins and prayer support from the membership.
She spent her life giving to and supporting her family members and church friends. She was a great cook, especially of the fish and wild game that were provided to her by family members. She enjoyed her family time and watching her grandchildren grow into adulthood. She was a big fan of the trips that she would take with her sisters to go and see how many pennies that they could invest during an evening visit to some of the local casino's. She was totally independent up until the last few months of life, driving her car and traveling at her pleasure.
During the last few months, she was kept comfortable and received a lot of love and care from her personal care giver, Ms. Kathy Pace. Also, a special thanks to the Monticello Hospice and Home Health team for the support and help they provided the family.
A celebration of life service will be held at Lexa Baptist Church, 313 Cedar Street, Lexa AR 72355 on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Visitation will be from 9am- 10am. The Celebration Service will begin at 10am with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
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12 Condolence(s)
Cindy Craig
Monday, December 26, 2022
Curt & Ken, so saddened to learn of Ms. Lillie’s passing! Please accept my deepest condolences! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Charlie Gervasini
Monday, December 12, 2022
Curt and Ken, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Peace and comfort to you during this time.
Barbara Elrod Milton
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Curtis and Ken, I just learned of your beautiful mom's passing. Back in our childhood, she was like a 2nd mom to me. I watched her video and read her obituary with rears and smiles. Such wonderful memories! I told my husband that she is probably the only person who sewed and cooked as good as my mama.....maybe better! She was a good fisherman too! I remember how she made y'all learn to play the piano because she had that gift as well as singing. I remember singing in the car together on the way to school before we started riding the bus. What a full life she had! You all loved her well and she y'all. Praying for you all as I know you will miss her greatly, but you will certainly join her in Heaven some day. Much love, Barbara ( or as your dad called me, BB ANN) 💞ðŸ™
Susan Wood
Thursday, December 8, 2022
I am going to miss you so much!!!!!!!!!
Chris and Jane Brock
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Curtis, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Mona Gregory
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Curtis and Ken, I am so sore for the Lou of your dear Mom. She always had a beautiful smile on her face and a kind word. I pray Gods comfort for you and your families.
Brenda Bennett
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Curtis and Ken
I am sorry to hear about your mom. What a wonderful lady she was. She always had the most pleasant smile. Prayers for you and your family
Robert Byrd and Brenda Byrd Bennett
Kathy Pace
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
My sympathy goes out to the whole family. Ms Lillie will be missed. She was a wonderful person. I will miss her so much.
Timothy Watt
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
So Sorry for your Loss!
Linda Elrod Wooten
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this time.
Lynette (Burt) Murphy
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Thelma and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Delia Kale Sims Travis
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
SWEET, SWEET LADYâ¤ï¸
My sincerest sympathy to Curtis and Ken!