She was the widow of Marshall Sullivan, Sr., her husband of 55 years, a homemaker and a Christian. She was a loving mother, grandmother and enjoyed cooking, baking and working with flowers. She was very devoted to her family and loved serving her Lord. She was very kind and complimentary to all people she came in contact with. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Dachs and Karl Dachs, one grandson, Ryan Haney, one granddaughter, Hannah Sullivan and one great-grandson, Justin Sullivan.
Survivors include three sons, Joe Sullivan, Sr. and wife Karla, Jimmy Sullivan and wife Lisa and Marshall Sullivan and wife Beverly, all of Monticello; three daughters, Angie Phillips and husband Johnny, Evelyn Haney and husband Larry and Judy Carol Houston and husband Pete, all of Monticello; eleven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be 4:00 pm Monday, February 9 at Rock Springs Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
R. Pettigrew
, CO Tuesday, February 24, 2015 To The Sullivan Family, may your pain and sorrow be comforted by the many memories of Gertrude. And know that you can find comfort in the God of peace.(Acts 24: 15).
Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, February 12, 2015 Mrs. Phillips, I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. I would chat with her whenever I saw her in the dining room, day room, or hallway at The Woods. She was extremely polite, and would always tell me what a nice lady I was for helping her. You have my sympathy.Tina Williams
Wilmar, AR Monday, February 9, 2015 Loved this lady very much. She will be missed.Tommy and Diane Ferrell
Monticello, AR Monday, February 9, 2015 We are sorry for your loss. Mrs. Gertrude was a precious lady and a good neighbor and sweet friend to our Mom and family. She was so kind and encouraging to us throughout the years. We are sure she is celebrating her home coming today. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.Denise Smith-Frost
Monticello, AR Monday, February 9, 2015 Words cannot even begin to describe how much I loved this lady. I have so many precious memories of her...spent many days and nights at her house with Evelyn. I know you will all miss her so much. I love all of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.Pat Savage Montgomery
Monticello, AR Monday, February 9, 2015 Thoughts and prayers.Lynn Forrest Sites
North Little Rock, AR Sunday, February 8, 2015 Evelyn, your mom was one the greatest women I've ever known! She will be missed by all who loved her! Know that you're in my thoughts and prayers for the coming days! Love you!Janice Brown Mozley
Grayson, GA Sunday, February 8, 2015 So sorry to hear about Aunt Gertrude - absolutely one of the best smiles and laughs I have ever known. Love to you all.Susan Herring
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 8, 2015 Saddened to hear of Mrs. Sullivan's death. I enjoyed her so much at the nursing home each time I visited my mother. She was precious. My grandsons loved her too! We will miss her!Lisa Stringfellow
Arlington, TN Saturday, February 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss!!! Mrs. Sullivan was a wonderful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Elaine Connard
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Josh and Angie Frost
Savannah, GA Saturday, February 7, 2015 Family I am so heartbroken to hear of Mrs. Sullivan's passing. Heaven sure gained a beautiful angel. She was such a sweet person and so special to our family. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 Mrs. Sullivan was one of the sweetest ladies that I have known. When she would come into my florist she and I could come up with some pretty arrangements. She always knew what she wanted. I enjoyed her friendship much sympathy to her family. GladysDana and Keli Boykin
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss. God certainly gained an amazing angel with Mrs. Sullivan. She is the sweetest, most generous and loving women. Sending prayers to you all.Gene Sullivan
Wilmar, AR Saturday, February 7, 2015 Prayers for you all. Love you.