Lucille Webber

Lucille D. Webber, 96, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, March 9, 2018. Mrs. Webber was born April 17, 1921 in Pine Bluff, daughter of Felix and Mary Smith DePierre. She was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff, graduating from Pine Bluff in 1939. Mrs. Webber earned her nursing degree from the University of Tennessee in the early 1940s. After graduating from nursing school, she received her commission to serve in the United States Army Nurse Corps. She was mainly stationed in McKinney, Texas. While serving in Texas, she met her future husband, William Webber. They were married April 8, 1944 in McKinney, Texas. After they were discharged from the Army, the Webbers moved to Pine Bluff. Mrs. Webber became a nurse at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. She worked there for over 40 years, retiring as head nurse in 1986. She also worked as a nurse at the Davis Hospital (and later at Jefferson Regional Medical Center) and the Area Agency on Aging. She was a long-time member of South Side Baptist Church. Mrs. Webber also loved to bowl and was an active member of the Pine Bluff Women's Bowling Association. When she was home relaxing, she enjoyed watching professional tennis and college basketball on television. Mrs. Webber was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Webber, Sr.; her parents; step-mother, Laura Mae Wood DePierre; and brother, Felix DePierre. Survivors include her son, Bill Webber, Jr. (Shirley) of Pine Bluff; two grandchildren, Terry Wayne Webber (DeDe) and Carole Renee Michael (Kenneth); and great-grandchild, Allen Michael. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Ralph Robinson and Son Funeral Directors. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.