Grace Earlene Welshhons, age 88, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away on May 29, 2026. She was born on May 25, 1938 in Sedan, Kansas to Earl Edwin Lewis and Addie (Dickerson) Lewis.
Grace is preceded in death by her parents; sister Fern Lewis; brothers Eugene Lewis and Roy Lewis; her husband Gary Welshhons; and son-in-law Fred Ballerini.
She is survived by her children Ricky Brim (Sarah), Judy Drennon (David), Sheila Houser (Jim), Michael Brim (Colleen), Randy Welshhons (Deb), Lynda Ballerini, and Christine Froh (Mark); grandchildren Amanda Ellis, Jackie Robertson, Chris Drennon, Tim Drennon, Adam Houser, and Katie Nitz; 24 great-grandchildren; her beloved dog Snickers (Doodlebug); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Grace loved animals, sewing, quilting, and coloring on her iPad. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am with the funeral service at 11:00am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville. Burial to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park in Sherwood, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I’m so saddened to hear of the passing of Earlene, I enjoyed working with her and I learned so much from her, great times and experiences at work. Prayers for her whole family . Rest in peace
Thank you Connie for your kind words about our mom. May I ask where you worked with her at? I recognize your name but just can’t remember
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