Artie Butler Milam

Artie Butler Milam, age 94, of Pine Bluff, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at CHI-St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. Artie was born to Turner and Cora Butler in Faulkner County between Holland and Vilonia on November 14, 1923. She moved to Little Rock when she was 15. She attended Little Rock Junior College before leaving to work in restaurants and Jacksonville Arms. Artie met and fell in love with Gene Milam while living in Little Rock. Gene and Artie married on October 20, 1947 and moved to Pine Bluff where Gene went into the motorcycle business and Artie again worked in a restaurant. Artie later worked many years for Kroger before deciding to help Gene in their family business, Milam's Honda Center, on Ohio Street. Hard work, family, and helping others were the cornerstones of Artie's life. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed traveling with Gene, fishing, camping and shopping. Artie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gene Milam and daughter, Robbie Milam as well as her first children, twins born prematurely. She is survived by son, Bubba Milam (Pam) of Pine Bluff; daughter, Debbie Milam of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Chance Milam of Fayetteville, Katie Milam of Little Rock and Charlie Milam of Pine Bluff; many friends; and her cats. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors and staff in the CVICU at CHI-St. Vincent for the professional and compassionate care that Artie received during the last week of her life. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 16, 2018, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son with Reverend Steve Wingo officiating. Visitation with the family will be held before the service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorials take the form of donations to Lakeside United Methodist Church (1500 S. Olive Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601) or Neighbor to Neighbor (1419 S. Pine Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601). Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com