Rosella Stokes, 86, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on September 19, 2024, at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, Arkansas.
Rosella was born on August 31, 1938, to Garland and Zella Cooper Robertson. She devoted 20 plus years to General American Insurance. Rosella was a faithful member of Marmaduke First Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Kaylene Lewallen and Betty Stone.
Rosella is survived by her beloved partner of 40 years Wendell Kirkland; three very special great-great nephews, Gabe Lewallen, Lincoln Lewallen, Atticus Lewallen; and a host of other beloved nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Harvey’s Chapel with Kim Bridges officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Joey Lewallen, Josh Lewallen, Jackson Lewallen, Barry Kirkland, Kenneth Kirkland, and Gabe Lewallen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Rosella’s honor to Marmaduke First Baptist Church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.