Lillie Smith Stevens

Lillie Mae Stevens, known to many loved ones as Thrasher since a young age, was 80 years old when she passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in her home located in Prim, Arkansas.  

She graced this world with her birth on October 3, 1941 in Shiloh, Arkansas to the parents of Elbert Smith and Gladys Sloan.  Lillie married the love of her life, Johnny Stevens, on January 3, 1958.  She and Johnny resided in Prim, Arkansas on their chicken farm where they raised their four children and a bundle of grand and great-grandchildren.  Lillie loved making memories with family and friends, working in her flower gardens, and spending time outdoors.  

Lillie is survived in death by her husband, Johnny Stevens, son, Alan Stevens, and son Bud Stevens (Brandy), all of Prim, AR, daughter, Kim Holland (Myron) of Fox, AR, and daughter, Kris Bullard (Kevin) of Concord, AR.  She was a wonderful grandmother to Dena Rooks of Cabot, AR, Scott Stevens (Sumer), Amandia Liles (David), Marcus Stevens (Ricki) all of Prim, AR, Justin Bullard (Nikki) of Concord, AR, Jody Stevens (Whitney) of Prim, AR, Heath Holland (Kayla) of Fox, AR, Heather Knapp (Christopher) of Prim, AR, Abby Hale (Alex) of Calico Rock, AR, Sydney Markum (Travis) of Batesville, AR, and 20 great grand-children, as well as many adoring nephews, nieces, and friends.  

Lillie was proceeded in death by both of her parents, twin baby sons, brothers, Carl “Buddy” Smith and Joe Smith, and three sisters, Dean Lilly, Lena Faye Hines, and Connie Hicks.  

Visitation will be held at Prim Hilltop Holiness Church from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2022.  Funeral services will be 2:00 PM on Monday at Prim Hilltop Holiness Church followed by burial services at Everett Ridge Cemetery.  It will be officiated by Brother Davin Burnett, Brother Devin Birdsong, and Brother Dennis Knapp.  Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Scott Stevens, Marcus Stevens, Justin Bullard, Jody Stevens, Heath Holland, and Kasen Stevens.  Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Brewer, Mike Smith, Tony Smith, Jim Hines, Andy Hines, and her great grandchildren.  

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Everett Ridge Cemetery 125 Everett Ridge Road, Prim, AR 72130

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