Clara Millikin, 73, of Atkins, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at her home. She was born November 15, 1941, in Paragould, daughter of the late Loral Hill and Meta Dabbs Blackwood. She was of the Assembly of God faith. She was a longtime employee of Atkins Pickle Co. and retired from Dollar General.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Shannon Millikin; and 2 daughters, Janet Biggs and Lisa Annette Millikin.
She is survived by her son, Randy Millikin and wife Charlotte; 2 daughters, Darlene Hill and Jeannie ‘Sam’ and husband Richard Helton; 6 grandchildren, Amber Thomason, Lucas Blalack, Matthew Banks, Dustin Biggs, Brittni Millikin, and Keisha Millikin; and 2 great-grandchildren, Cody Millikin and Eli Thomason.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 9, at Lemley Chapel with Bro. Jamie Burris officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday.
Pallbearers are Randy Millikin, Richard Helton, Ronnie Price, Matt Banks, Dustin Biggs and Lucas Blalack.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.