She was the widow of Perry Word and was a retired employee of the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Monticello. She was an active member of Wilmar Baptist Church until her health failed. Mrs. Liz loved to cook and mow her yard but her greatest love was her family. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters, Brenda Forrest, Mary Lasiter and Dorothy "Dot" Brown; and two brothers, Thomas Johns and Billy Johns.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Word and wife Nena of Wilmar; one grandson, Michael Paul Lochala; two great grandsons, Jacob and Landon of Monticello; two sisters, Sudie and Ken Golden of Ashdown and Juanita Hartness of Ashdown; two brothers, Carlis Johns and wife Linda of Wilmar and James Johns and wife Evelyn of Lucedale, MS; several nieces and nephews; and one true friend of many years, Bea Tucker of Wilmar.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Chambers and Rev. Ken Golden officiating. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Rye. A viewing will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Memorials may be made to Wilmar Baptist Church. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(14)
Rhonda
Hermitage, AR Sunday, August 9, 2020 Uncle Jerry our thoughts and prayers and with you during this time. We are so sorry to hear about Mrs Liz. She always made you feel at home and will be missed!. Love and prayers from all of us.Barbara McDougald
Rhonda & David Dees
Stephanie & Dan Mann (Josie)
Brittany & Derek Leek (Peyton)
Lauren & Corey Bryant (Brody & Hadleigh)
Lisa Roark Schmidt
Wilmar, AR Monday, August 3, 2020 To the family of Ms. Liz my heartfelt sympathies. She was such a sweet lady. I remember going to her house often with my Mom. May God comfort you now and in the days to come.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, August 1, 2020 Jerry and all the Johns family please accept my deepest sympathy. I have known her since I was a young girl and she was always very kind to everyone. May God place His loving hand on you and give you comfort is my prayer..
Mark and Karen Fuqua
Wilmar, AR Thursday, July 30, 2020 Jerry and Family,So sorry for your loss! Ms Liz was a special lady and we know she will be greatly missed.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, July 30, 2020 Jerry, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Prayers for you and the family.Dennis Wells
Judy Gay Counts
Hurley,, VA Wednesday, July 29, 2020 I visit Ms. Liz while visiting my sister, Bea Tucker, and she was such a nice lady. I know she will be missed very much by her family and friends. May God be with the family as they go through the loss of their love one.Sherry Shouse
Holly Lake Ranch, TX Wednesday, July 29, 2020 My deepest condolences she was a sweet lady my prayers are with the family. Jerry and Nena much love and sending hugs your wayDanny and Brenda Adair
, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Prayers for your family.Mike and Susie strickland
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Jerry,So sorry to hear about your mom. We will all miss her very much. THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Mike and Susie
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Jerry, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God bless you all during this difficult time is my prayer.Kedran Handly
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Jerry, so sorry to hear about your Mom. I can remember going to see here when we were at Grandma Herring's. I know Grandma really enjoyed her company. Prayers for you and the Johns family.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Jerry, I was so saddened to hear of your loss of Liz. I know these will be difficult times. Remember others share your grief. Praying the Lord will give you the strength, comfort and peace that only He can.Love to the family,
Carole
Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Jerry,As you know, your mom was a wonderful friend of mine. Always enjoyed visiting and talking with her. I look back and remember the times we all camped and fished at Lake Chicot. She loved it. I know you will miss her but also know that you knew how she loved the Lord and without a doubt you know where she is today. My prayer is the Lord will give you comfort and wrap his loving arms around you during this time. You were a wonderful son to her and really took good care of her. She loved you dearly!!!
Wanda Young
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Jerry,I am so sorry for the loss of your mom,Liz she was one of my favorite people.Wanda