Nellie Mae Guiltner Wiles of Nixa, Missouri was born in LaCrosse, Arkansas on November 14, 1936 and entered Paradise on July 20, 2024 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Eliga Smith Guiltner and Ethel Hanley Guiltner, and wife of J.R. Wiles.
Nellie is survived by her children, Mike Wiles (Donna) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Paula Doss (Clay) of Camden, Arkansas, and Cindy Pitchford (Bill) of Nixa, Missouri; grandchildren, Tyler Pitchford (Andrea), Lyda Cole, Sky McAlister, Kathy Deimer, and Caleb Wiles; great-grandchildren, Elijah Pitchford, Noah Pitchford, Jonah Pitchford, Miah Deleon, Kenzie McAlister, Braxton Devore, and Hadley Deimer; and brother, Joe Guiltner.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eliga Guiltner and Ethel Guiltner; husband, J.R. Wiles , sisters, Johnnie Ruth Stone, Lucille Deal, Lorine Jackson, and Rachel Arthur; brothers, Buren Guiltner, Hanley Guiltner, Franklin Guiltner, Leonard Guiltner, and Glendon Guiltner; and granddaughter, Cherish Hope Wiles.
Nellie grew up on a farm near LaCrosse, Arkansas and married her childhood sweetheart, J.R., on March 31, 1956. Her life was one of faithfulness to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and service to others through her role as a pastor’s wife in Churches in Arkansas and southern Missouri. She was kind and gentle, putting the needs of others above her own.
Graveside Services will be on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Finley Creek Cemetery of Mount Pleasant/Sage, Arkansas.
Services under care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.
July 22, 2024 @ 3:14 pm
Paula and Clay, I am so very, very sorry. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love from me.
July 22, 2024 @ 3:34 pm
Cindy (Bill), Your mother was kindness and gentleness incarnate. Her smile lit up the whole space. I pray for you all and send my deepest condolences for your loss.
July 22, 2024 @ 4:31 pm
Paula and Clay, we’re very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
In Christ,
Wendell & Carolyn
July 22, 2024 @ 4:42 pm
Paula, Clay and Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praising God that your mom is now healed and at the feet of Jesus. Will keep you guys in my prayers. ❤️
July 22, 2024 @ 4:43 pm
Paula, Clay and Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praising God that your mom is now healed and at the feet of Jesus. Will keep you guys in my prayers. ❤️
July 22, 2024 @ 7:27 pm
Cindy, Bill and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you feel God’s presence, comfort and peace. We love you all!
July 22, 2024 @ 9:28 pm
Dear Cousins, My heart breaks for you knowing you’ll miss your Mother. My heart also rejoices knowing Aunt Nellie is with Jesus, Uncle J.R. and so many others who’ve gone on before us. I love you all.
July 23, 2024 @ 12:25 pm
Aunt Nellie has always been one of the sweetest most kind person I know, she always had a huge smile on her face, and showered people with love. I know it’s so very hard to lose a parent, I don’t like that we have to go through this part of life, but I have great joy in knowing we will all meet again. Love to all.
July 23, 2024 @ 5:41 pm
I am so sorry Cindy. Your mom
Was
A very kind lady with a sweet countenance.
July 27, 2024 @ 9:44 pm
Nellie was a sweet lady. I am sorry for your loss.
July 29, 2024 @ 4:50 pm
Dear family of Nellie:
May God be your comfort at this time. Loved your mother!! Prayers for all.
Frankie Komm