Mary Christine Willis, age 53, passed away January 7, 2020, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Mary was born in Sacramento, California on April 18, 1966 to Ross and Frances Willis. She grew up and attended schools in Van Buren, graduating high school in 1984. Mary’s further education was through attendance at the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, graduating in 1989. She was always proud of her association with the University of Arkansas and was employed there as an HEI Program Coordinator. Mary worked in academic scholarships where her primary job and greatest passion was to help guide students in keeping their scholarship.

A memorial service will be held on January 10th at 2:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church 100 South Gutensohn Road Springdale, Arkansas 72762 with Rev. Stewart Smith and Rev. Kade Curry officiating under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Mary is survived by her parents, Ross and Frances Willis, a sister Suzanne Cartwright (Blair), nieces Chandler & Carrington Cartwright, and nephews Brooks and Baylor Cartwright. Mary also had numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins with whom she was very close.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to UAMS Myeloma Research C/O Institution Advancement 4301 West Markham Street, #716, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.