Ermal Bernice Stice passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born May 1, 1929, in Cushman, Arkansas to Loy and Sylvia Hon-Cowden. She was married to John M. Stice on December 1, 1945. They were married 55 years and had five children, Johnny Wayne, Terry Joe, Armanda Lee, Donald Allen and Douglas Alvin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; all five of her children; one granddaughter, Jessica Hatfield; two sisters, Evelyn Eason, Winnie Lee Sisk and four brothers, Loy Cowden Jr., Dorr Cowden, Donald Cowden and Dean Cowden.
She is survived by four grandchildren, Jennifer Stice-Connell, Heather Stice-Robbins, Jason Hall and Charles Stice, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
She was of the strong Christian faith which was represented until her death. She loved antiques, yard sales and collecting everything.
Pallbearers are Kenny Skarbek, Kyle Skarbek, Kaleb Grimm, Dustin Robbins, Shawn Connell and Jason Hall.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home at 10:00 am, with Jason Hall and Bro. Jeff Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Barnes Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
