1944-2026
Ardeth Christine Grissom, 81 of Vilonia passed away May 23, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her greatest accomplishment, her family. She was born December 8, 1944 to the late Albert and Ruby Fulmer. She was a lifelong resident of Vilonia Arkansas and took pride in working 20 years at Conway Regional Medical Center as a housekeeper.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Curtis H. Fulmer, 6 sisters, Arra Wanna (Fulmer) Sulmer, Lavene (Fulmer) Gentry, Emily (Fulmer) Andrews Rye, Vivian (Fulmer) Fort, and Violet Fulmer, Faydell Tullos, one son Galon Grissom and a stepson Richie Grissom.
Left to cherish her memory are sons RaDale Grissom, Jackie Lee Grissom(Amanda), Justin Grissom, and Joey Grissom(Samantha), daughters Denise Griffin(Tony) and Melissa Grissom, Chirstie Grissom, step-son Sammy Grissom Jr., brother Carlin Fulmer, sister Cheryl(Fulmer)David, Honorary sisters, Joann Smith and Ruby Roberts, 19 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, and countless others that were blessed to call her Mama or Nana.
Visitation will start at 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. Friday May 29, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will start at 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 30, 2026, at Cole Funeral Home in Conway in the chapel.
Family will be meeting at Summit Church after the service for a potluck dinner, please join us and bring your favorite dish.
