Wilma Stephens Obituary

Age - 70

September 10, 2023

Dierks, AR

Mrs. Wilma Eugenia "Jeannie" Stephens, age 70, a resident of Dierks, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Dierks Health and Rehab. She was born December 6, 1952 in Dumas, Arkansas. She was a Baptist who loved cooking, fishing, watching Dateline and spending time with her family. Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Frost and Bobbie Jean Vanderver; one daughter, Shelia Knapp. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Stephens of Dierks; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sara and Cory Carter of Dierks, AR, Sharon and Jerry Routh of Lockesburg, AR; four grandchildren, Haley, Baylee, K-Leeh and Breanna; three great grandchildren, Emma, Lucy and Thea and two special friends, Robbie and Kelly Miller. Cremation arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home. You may leave a condolence online at www. wilkersonfuneralhomes. com

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