Deborah D Whala age 58 of Bluffton passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home.

She was born September 25, 1953 in Waldron, to late Clifton & Marie Ezell Owens Millard. She was a retired line supervisor at Petit Jean Poultry and a member of the Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Quince Millard, James Millard; sisters, Sandy Millard, Patsy Millard, Christine Branham and Odessa Massey; special niece Ragina Frinkle.

Survivors include husband of 33 years Lester Allen Sam Whala; son & daughter-in-law Shadrick & Tracey Whala of Plainview; daughter-in-son-in-law, Melinda Mindy & Jason Stephens of Springdale; grandchildren, A.J. Arriaga, Abbigale Sharp and Vanessa Whala; brother Odis Grimes of Russellville; sisters Melba Jean Riley of Hector, Juanita Barnett of Waldron and Gail Brown,of Fort Smith; father and mother- in- law, Lester and Alice Whala of Bluffton; special nieces and nephew, Kendra, Millie, and Little Skeeter; special family friends, Dr. John and Bonita Westwood.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2011 at Bluffton Cemetery with Bro. Dennis Horn officiating.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home, Danville, AR Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com