Wilma Stone Bartholomew, 90, of West Fork passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in Springdale. She was born in Limestone, AR on January 29, 1935 to Preston and Irene Minney Stone.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Ruby Sams of West Fork; one brother John Stone of London, AR; granddaughter Heather Burke; and a great-great-granddaughter Jessica Lynn Burke.
Wilma was baptized in the name of Jesus and loved God with all her heart. She was a hard worker.
She is survived by three daughters, Audrey Paden of West Fork, Ronda Cordova of Fayetteville, and Edna Nickell of West Fork; two sisters, Corena Henderson of Spring, TX and Betty Sue Wright of Clarksville; 6 grandchildren, Lori Bradley, Gentry Spinks, Dana Horne, Angela Cleary, Shannon Burke, and Carson Mahon; 14 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 12, 2026 at Beard’s Chapel with Ronny Paden officiating. Interment will follow in West Fork Cemetery.
There is no scheduled visitation.
Wilma was such a a nice person. She was always nice to me..She loved her family .. May she rest in peace .You will be missed…
I’m going to miss you so very much Mom I love you with all my heart. I’m so glad that God made a way through Jesus that we don’t have to cross Jordon alone. See you on the other side! Love you, Audrey
This is a beautiful picture of Wilma.
R.I.P.
So sorry Edna
Thank you Cheryl ❤️
It was wonderful talking with you again. See you soon
Edna
To my mother, the matriarch of our family:
Thank you for teaching me the love of gardening. How to preserve and can my own food. How to stretch a dollar and do with less.
Thank you for all the wonderful dinners you hosted in your home …that place for all of us to gather.
I love you mom and will miss you every single day until we meet again❤️
MY DEAR WONDERFUL SISTER WILMA. I’M SOOO THANKFUL THAT GOD KNITTED OUR FAMILY TOGETHER. SO THANKFUL FOR MY SISTER WILMA. I VIVIDLY REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES WE SHRED TOGETHER . YOU WERE ALWAYS A VERY PROTECTIVE SISTER – YOU CARED FOR YOUR OTHER SIBLINGS AND SHARED YOUR LIFE WITH EACH OF US. YOU LED US ALL, OUR ENTIRE FAMILY, TO CHRIST JESUS, AND THROUGH YOUR OBEDIENCE TO THE CALL OF CHRIST WE WILL ALL BE IN HEAVEN TOGETHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU AND YOUR SWEET CHILDREN,MY NIECE’S, AUDREY, EDNA AND RHONDA DEARLY. YOUR SISTER, CORENA
🪽💙A beautiful soul who loved the Lord and her family deeply. Her faith will live on through all of us.
God called her home, and while we grieve, we trust His promises. Thankful for every memory and lesson she left behind. This world won’t ever feel quite the same to me again.
Your great granddaughter and great great grandsons love you so very much Grandma— until we meet again.
-Brianna
My dear Sister, I will miss you so very much.🥲Miss our hour long conversations we had on the phone, the nights we spent together, all the good times we had together.
Now God has called to home. Save a place for me I will be with you one day.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Grandma taught me all I know about God and love. She loved unconditionally and never failed to let anyone know they belonged too. I’m so grateful for the time I got to spend with her, learning how to cook different meals, reading the Bible, and just talking about life. I’ll miss her forever. I love you, Grandma. Until we meet again.
My sweet Aunt Wilma I love you and will miss you yet so happy I know where you are.
Hallelujah we will see each other again!
❤️❤️
Neicy
(Corena’s daughter)
Grandma,
You were such an amazing grandmother. It took me growing up to realize how blessed I was to have you. I look back on all the times you were there for all of us, helping us, guiding us through tough times in our lives. We often took you for granted knowing that your door was always open and that you would be there with a warm meal and a smile. Now we don’t have you here with us anymore. The comfort that we have now is knowing we will see you again in heaven.
All my love, Gentry
Wilma or Wilmer as we sometimes called her was simply the most precious little lady I have had the privilege to know. She always welcomed everyone and she never made you feel less than. She loved her family fiercely and it showed in her actions. Very talented and passed those talents on to her children and grandchildren. Sending love and prayers for her family. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Audrey
So sorry for the loss of your Mother!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Joyce Gardner Kelly
Thank you so much Joyce. I appreciate that so much.❤️
Mom You taught me so much about life, love giving forgiving and those are lessons I’ll carry with me .How to trust in our Savior.
I miss you Mom, till we meet again. I carry your love with me. I love you Ronda
Rest in Peace
Sweet sweet aunt Wilma, a genuinely kind & loving soul. Always had a smile for everyone , and a great story to share with you about growing up. You created a legacy of kind love with your kids & grand kids. Your sweet laugh will definitely carry on in the hearts of your family .
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 🌺🌸
What a wonderful blessing it was to know Wilma, for the past 20 years or so.
She was like a breath of fresh air , every time I was around her.
She loved her Savior Jesus. How do I know, well because that is what she wanted to talk about every time she got the opportunity! A dear soul, that I believe is resting with the Lord !
I plan on rejoicing with Her in Heaven some day soon!