Thelma Lee Willis Obituary
In loving memory of Thelma Lee Willis of Benton, Arkansas, who departed this world on November 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Thelma leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thelma Lee Willis to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Thelma is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Thelma's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walton Hayes and Edith Hayes; her husband Charles S. Willis (Chuck); her son-in-law Jim Sutterfield; and her siblings, James Hayes and Sue Singleton.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Chrestman (Cindy), Vicki Sutterfield, Teresa Chrestman and Judy Russell (Kelly). She is also survived by six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Pinecrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas @ 201 Markham Center Dr in Little Rock, AR 72205 or http://www.alzark.org and Spring Creek Baptist Church @ 19200 I-30 Frontage Rd in Benton, AR 72019.
