She accepted Christ early in her life and was an active and diligent servant for the Lord. Mrs. Wells joined St. Mary AME Church and served in various capacities over the years to help the church achieve its many goals. She served as President of the Missionary Society, Class Leader, Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School and as a member of the usher board. She truly loved the Lord and her church and was a devoted, faithful member until her health failed. She definitely believed in the power of prayer. She was a devoted wife and mother who took care of her family as well as others in the community. "Momma Rob" was a homemaker who was an excellent cook who could make a tasty meal out of anything and was known for her fruit cakes far and near.
Robizine Wells was affectionately called "Momma Rob" by her grandchildren. She was a very outspoken person as she said what she meant and meant what she said. She never met a stranger and was loved and respected by all who knew her well. Robizine loved nature and being outdoors and was an excellent fisherman who enjoyed fishing with her family and friends. Robizine was married to Nathaniel Wells and, to their union, they were blessed with twelve children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, six children and 15 siblings.
Cherishing her precious memories are four sons, Wilson (Magnolia) and Dwight (Joyce) Wells both of Monticello, George (Marie) Wells of Inglewood, CA, and Winfort (Virgil) Wells of Compton, CA; five daughters, Eupharzine (James) Clifton, Jessie Williams, Stella (Jerry) Gray and Juanita Spencer, all of Monticello and Elizabeth (James) Ingram of Hot Springs; a special niece, Hallie Lynch; Linda Nimmer, a granddaughter she helped raise; a special son, Andrew Wells; twenty-six grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, one great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Her special caregivers will cherish her memories, her son and daughter-in-law, Dwight and Joyce, her daughter, Stella, and niece, Patricia Jordan.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Debby Wylie
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Prayers for her family. I worked with Lee at McDonalds, Grandma Rob would come in for ice cream. She was a very special lady I considered my grandma too. She will be missed dearly.Edward & Marcia Suber
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Joyce and all other family members - Our condolences go out to you. May God continue to give you strength which allows you to keep on keeping on to be a blessing for yourself and others.Alex Watson
North Little Rock, AR Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Ms/ Jessie and family, I m thinking of you/Dorothy ( Harris) McDowell
Portland, OR Tuesday, October 6, 2015 My condolence to all of you. I loved aunt Rob. I always enjoyed my visits with her. God blessed us to have her for a long time. I have lots of memories of her that I'll treasure.Classie Faye
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, October 3, 2015 To Stella My 1964 classmate and the FAMILY I want you all to know that you are in my prayers In Death we have PRECIOUS MEMORIES of our love ones. Mrs Robizine photo is beautiful just like I remember her beautiful and sweet. You did a wonderful job as chief caregiver God bless ,strengthen and keep you all. Love Classielinda funderburg
monticello, AR Friday, October 2, 2015 prayers for this familyRoberta Gardner
, AR Thursday, October 1, 2015 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."Matthew 11:28
May you all find peace and comfort during this season. Aunt Rob lived a long life and she has left a legacy to embrace for all who knew her.
Dolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 1, 2015 Dwight and Joyce, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God's arms comfort you all during this time of loss, and may you know she is with God celebrating her long life here on earth.