Ernestine Jones Willis

Ernestine Jones Willis, 73 of Little Rock passed on Thursday April 7. She never met a stranger, retired from Westinghouse/Phillips Lighting of Little Rock after 30 years. Preceded in death by her Parents; Ernest C. Sr. and Myrtle Lee Jones. Husband; James W. Willis Sr. Brother; Tanner Gary "aka" Pops Sunnie Kelly. Brother-in-law Anthony Johnson. Survived by children: Pamela Willis Black, James Jr.(Marian), Ronnie, Curtis and Titus Willis all of Little Rock. Siblings: Virgie Walker and Maurice Jones both of Pittsburg, CA., Bernice Taylor of Manteca, CA., Glenda Jones Johnson of Garland, TX. Eugene, Ernest Jr.(Edith), Michael Sr.(Brenda), Toney C.(Mary)Jones, a Special Sister-in-law; Jean Gary all of Little Rock. 16 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Baptist Church 4800 W. 12th street. Funeral will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Gaines Street Missionary Baptist Church 1601 S. Gaines Street. Gillespie & Kelly Funeral Home 2420 Arch Street 376-7892/612-5607 will be serving the Willis/Jones families. We invite you to sign online guest register, send flowers and light a "In Loving Memory Of" candle at www.gillespiekellyservices.com

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