Nellie Rue Wilbanks

Nellie Rue Wilbanks, 91, of Bentonville, Ark., died Feb. 21, 2015 in Rogers, Ark. She was born May 15, 1923 in Marietta, Miss. to Troy Ramey and Addie Sue Warren. Nellie was formally of Blytheville, Ark. and of Dell, Ark. She was a faithful, active church member throughout her life. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the desire to serve others brought her great joy. Nellie was a beautician who owned and operated Nell's Beauty Shop in Dell, Ark. then later began a career as a bank teller in Blytheville, Ark. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed fixing big dinners for everyone, loved her family and especially loved listening to gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 years, Porter Wilbanks; two sisters; and three brothers. Nellie is survived by one son, Paul Wilbanks of Unionville, Tenn.; one daughter, Brenda Bahn-Moore and husband, Mitchell of Bentonville; five grandchildren, Anita Bruce and husband Rickey, Terry Wilbanks and wife, Brenda, Paula Wilson, Michele Hoyt, Michael Bahn and wife, Tina; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 with burial in Bentonville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Wilbanks, Michael Bahn, Matthew Bruce, Zachary Bruce, Ryan Hoyt, and Dick DeVore. Honorary Pallbearers were Mitchell Moore, Paul Wilbanks, and David Bahn. Memorials may be made to Loving Choices Pregnancy Center, 801 South 7th Street, Rogers, Ark. 72756. Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers. Words of comfort may be made at stockdalefuneral.com.