Jean was a homemaker and teaching mother above all of her duties. She helped her family outside the home working in different capacities. She served in missionary work to Zimbabwe, helping to build mission church at Redfield, day camp and Siloam Springs Baptist Camp.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pulford Sumner, Jr., Cynthia Fannie Wherry Sumner Wheeler and Clifton A. Wheeler. In December 2017 her granddaughter, Melissa Ann West Ray preceded her by gaining an early heavenly reward.
Survivors include her husband, Billy George West of Monticello (Grapevine), their son, Billy Gene (Pam) West of Sunnyvale, TX, their two daughters, LaWanda (Joe) Mounts of Ozark, AR, Lillian (Jeff) Thompson of Grapevine, AR, and their foster daughter, Ruby Ayers of Bodcaw, AR. She was lovingly called 'Mamaw' and 'Mammie' by her 19 grands: Penny Brown, Michelle Clendenen, John Northcutt, Adam (Julie) West, Brooke West (Tyler) Butler, Justin (Regina) Thompson, Joseph (Lizzie) Moring, Tim (Lydia) Mounts, Jason (Hope) Thompson, Jonathan (Shy) Mounts, Lauren West (Jonathan) Stubbs, Matt (Sky), Natalie, Sarah, Faith, Eden, Angelica and Bethany Mounts, 20 greats: Blake, Alex, Colby, Katie, Jacob, Bella, Drew, Levi, Alexandria, Maddie Joy, Gideon, Dakota, Annabelle, Kenleigh, Emma, Rugbie, Hunter-Beth, Arrow, Raydon and Titus, 2 great greats, one half- sister, Ida 'Red' Sumner of Mill Valley, CA along with numerous friends and cousins.
The family will have a graveside service in the morning hours at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life service at First Baptist Church Monticello on July 16 at 2:00 led by Bro. Dennis Dodson and her family. Her grandchildren will serve as pallbearers and song leaders. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Diana
U, TX Sunday, July 29, 2018 I. Miss youRita (Collins)Anderson
VILONIA, AR Sunday, July 15, 2018 My sincere condolences to the family. May God hold you in his arms and give you His Peace. Loved you as our pastor at FBC in Des Arc. My prayers are lifted to him for you and your family. Rita (Collins) AndersonGlenda Bass Dilbeck
Pine Bluff, AR Sunday, July 15, 2018 I was in sis Jeans class at Sulpher Springs Baptist for 3 years or more, till my mother in law couldn't come. She was a inspiration to all who talked to her. A great teacher. I loved that lady dearly and will dearly miss her. Rest in Heaven Sis Jean.Jackie and Ilene Rash
Longview, TX Saturday, July 14, 2018 Billy and FamilySo sorry to learn of Jean's passing. She was a Special Lady, kind and caring.
We send our Sympathy and our Prayers to the Family. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
PAUL PAUL 6 MARY MCHAN
COLUMBIA, TN Thursday, July 12, 2018 SO SORRY6 FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL,Betty Halligan Chancellor
WARREN, AR Thursday, July 12, 2018 Bro. Billy and family, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Jean. I will keep you all in my prayers.Jackie Towler Wood
Bryan, TX Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Dear Billy & family,What wonderful "fragrance of memories" I have of Jean & you. I'm looking forward to seeing her again "face to face with the Lord" one of these days. Know you will have His Word to get through this grieving time.
Psalms 116:15. Precious in the sight of the Lord are His godly ones.
Love in Christ
Jackie
Terry & Brenda Holcomb
Pine Bluff, AR Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Bro. Bill and Family: Our family thought Highly of Mrs. Jean and she will be missed. Our Prayers are with you and your Family. May God grant you peace in this time of need.Debra Bridges
Rockwall, TX Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Billy, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family right now. We love you, Pam and your sweet kids.Mike and Deb
JEAN RHODES
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 10, 2018 I just saw this notice this afternoon, and I am praying the Lord will Strengthen you and hold you up through this hard time. Sincerely, Leslie Jean Sneed Rhodes