Wilma Rose Clary

Wilma Rose “Bill” Clary, 88, of Lead Hill, passed away Thursday, Oct. 26 (2023) at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville following a recent diagnosis of lymphoma.

She was born March 5, 1935, in Bear Creek, the daughter of Clyde and Ruth (Hill) Davis.

Along with her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bobby Lee Clary as well as two sisters, Fern Morris and Dorothy Rains.

She worked for many years at the Lead Hill School cafeteria and at Emerson Electric.

She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play sports as well as their frequent sleepovers.

She was an excellent cook, painter, and gardener. You could often find her sewing, writing, or mowing her yard.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Roger Huddleston; son, Bobby Don Clary; three grandchildren, Taylor (Westley) Suter; Jacob (Abbey) Clary and Davis (Ashlyn) Huddleston and one great-granddaughter, Gentry June Suter, as well as a host of family and friends.

A special thank you to Cathy Clary for her love and dedication throughout the years.

Celebration of Life potluck will be held at the Lead Hill School Cafeteria at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Honorary Pallbearers are Roger Huddleston, Westley Suter, John Galligan, Kenny Hairald, Craig Peerce, David Holt, Randy Rogers, Johnny Abe Clary, Hank Rains and Pete Morris. Memorials can be made in lieu of flowers to Milum Cemetery at P.O. Box 302, Lead Hill, AR 72644. 

In remembrance of Wilma, please join us in planting a flower in your garden. Care entrusted to Diamond State Crematorium and Mortuary Services.