Willard Leon Mowell

Willard Leon Mowell, 85, of Anna, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. 

He was born on Sept. 15, 1938, in Dongola, the son of William “Bill” and Zelma Lentz Mowell. 

He married Mamie Louise Williams on Sept. 7, 1963, in Dongola.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Louise Mowell of Anna; five children, Marilyn and husband Stanley Elkins of Anna, Janet and husband Lonnie Graham of Anna, Darrell and wife Marie Mowell of Cobden, Terry and wife Mary Mowell of Dongola, and Kimberly and husband Adam Foskey of Louisville, Ky.; eight grandchildren, Sarah Elkins, Jason and wife Jessica Elkins, Ashley and husband Caleb Ray, Katelyn Mowell, Taylor Mowell, Madison Mowell, Grace Mowell and Noah Foskey; one great-grandson, Tucker Mowell; other relatives and many friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Austin Mowell; and a brother, Darrius Mowell.

Mr. Mowell was a member of the United Missionary Baptist Church for many years. He retired from Union County Hospital, where he worked as a housekeeper in the long-term care. He enjoyed visiting with the residents and enjoyed the time he worked there. 

At home, he could always be found working outside, piddling with his old tractor or tending to his garden.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with the Rev. Paul Sadler officiating. Interment was in the Anna Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the United Missionary Baptist Church or to the American Diabetes Association. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.