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Willa Mae "Billie" Rosamond

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Willa Mae "Billie" Rosamond, age 88, of Springdale, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1928, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Carl Phillip and Susan Hopp Yauk. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Rosamond; and her two brothers, Gene Yauk and Ronnie Yauk. Billie was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she faithfully served her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She began the ministry of Project Compassion, which she directed for decades until her health prevented her from continuing. Through this ministry, the needs of the hungry and those who struggled with spiritual, emotional and physical problems were met. Billie had a servant's heart and selflessly served others; seeking no attention or acclaim for herself. Throughout her life, Billie lived out the Great commandment given in Matthew 26: 36-40. Billie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was to spend time with her family. She is survived by her four children, Judi Cox and husband Walter of Fayetteville, Steve Rosamond and wife Lea Ann of Springdale, Jerry Rosamond and wife Kathy of Victoria, Minnesota, and Carla Culp and husband Greg of Fayetteville; one brother, Richard Yauk of Wichita, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Salem Lutheran Church at 1800 W Emma Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72762. Interment to follow at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Springdale. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Project Compassion, Salem Lutheran Church at 1800 W Emma Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72762. To sign the online guest book, visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published May 31, 2017

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