Mildred Lucille “Millie” Webster

Mildred Lucille “Millie” Webster, age 85of Leslie, Arkansas died on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. She was born in Delphi, Indiana on November 18, 1938 to Wiley Gerald Wallace and Edith Williams Wallace.

She spent most of her life as a housewife, raising her five children. Later after they became teenagers, she worked as a folder for Flinkrock Shirt Factory. She also started her own company, M&W Merchandise, which she ran until her retirement, with her husband.

She was a Christian and instilled those values to her children and grandchildren. She attended the First Christian Church in Marshall, The Church of Christ in Marshall and most recently, The New Life Family Church in Leslie.

She enjoyed traveling, camping, floating the Buffalo National River and many other adventures with her husband of 66 years, Bill Webster.

She was a stranger to no man or woman. She made friends wherever she went. Her laugh, as one person put it, was infectious. Others have said she was always smiling and extremely happy and upbeat.

Survivors include her children, Becky (Al) Thomas of Leslie, Gina (Randy) Younger of Leslie and Mike (Mary) Webster of Deer; sister, Delores Bybee of Niles, Michigan; brother, Gary (Lila) Wallace of Nile, Michigan; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-two greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Edith Wallace; husband, Bill Webster; and children, Marie Webster and Rick Webster.

A ceremony to honor her life was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home, 4163 Hwy 66, Leslie, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers and food, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Association or a Dementia Organization of your choosing.

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