Lillian Pulliam

Lillian Pulliam, 86, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

She was born in Blytheville, but moved to Chicago many years ago. She returned to Blytheville in 1995. While living in Chicago, she and her husband, Robert Pulliam, owned and operated a metal polishing company. She was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as a member of the Women's Missionary Society.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Arveal Jones; her husband, Robert; two sisters Lubertha Campbell and Mable Walker; and four brothers, Abraham Jones, David Jones, James Jones and Otis Patton Jr.

Mrs. Pulliam is survived by two daughters, Blanche Pulliam of Fort Worth and Janice Belk of Blytheville;

Three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and

Several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m. Friday at First Missionary Baptist Church of Blytheville.

Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at First Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Odale Jones, pastor. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Gardens.

Arrangements are by McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.