Ramona Ann Files

Ramona Ann Files, age 83, went to meet Jesus Friday, February 11, 2022. She peacefully started her journey from her home in Vilonia with her family by her side. She was born August 18, 1938 in Gurdon AR, the daughter of Virgil and Lorena Toland Reed. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 59 years, Jesse Kenneth Files, her sister Barbara Ruth Brummett, brother Charles Reed and great granddaughter, Alexia Hamilton. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Kingsland Arkansas.

Ramona loved her family and was first and foremost a devoted wife and loving mother. She also loved painting, doing arts and crafts, fishing and camping with her family. In her later years, she got great pleasure in working with her Daughter’s Arts and Craft business, where she painted and designed many projects. And of course, she always got great pleasure in spending time with all of her grand and great grandchildren.

Ramona is survived by one daughter, Sue White and husband Greg of Vilonia, one son, Jesse Michael Files and wife Kathy of Jacksonville; brother-in-law Jim Buddy Brummett and wife Kerry, sister-in-law Betty Stover and husband Bobbie, and five grandchildren, Chris Files of Jacksonville, Daniel Files missionary in Thailand, Nathaniel White of Vilonia, Britni White of Vilonia, Joshua White of Vilonia; twelve great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and friends that loved her greatly.

Visitation will be Tuesday 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce and the Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Tuesday with her son Dr. Jesse Michael Files officiating. Pallbearers will be: Chris Files, Joe Files, Joshua White, Noah Licon, Rob Brummett and Johnnie Files. Burial will be at Crossroads Cemetery in Kingsland.

Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .