Stella Rea Loudermilk

Stella was born on April 4, 1929 in Rosston, AR., the daughter of Eneree and Susie Gulley Sanders. Stella married R. Z. Loudermilk. Stella was a faithful and active member of Bethel Baptist Church; she served on the Mother’s Board, the Matron’s and member of the Senior Ministry at Bethel Baptist. Stella retired from Amerock after 20 years of service. Stella graduated from Nevada County Training School in Rosston, AR.; coached and sponsored softball team at Ken-Rock Community Center; and formed a womans club in Orton Keys. Stella had a zest for life, loved her family and loved to watch The Young and Restless on TV.

Stella is survived by her five sons: Raymone Roberts, Alvin Loudermilk, Kevin Loudermilk, Michael Loudermilk and Dewayne Loudermilk; brother Leotis Sanders; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; special granddaughter Dewayna Poe; special grandson Alvin (Puckett) Loudermilk, Jr.; special nieces Patsy Purifoy and Comalethia Williams.

Stella was preceded in death by her husband, six sisters and one brother.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Northern Illinois Hospice for the care that was given to Stella.

Home going services to celebrate Stella’s life will be 11:00 a.m. Friday July 3, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church 724 Harrison Ave. in Rockford. Visitation for Stella will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.