Ida Vernell Risk

of Beebe, AR

January 29, 1934 - March 13, 2026

Ida ''Mickey'' Vernell Risk, 92, of Beebe, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2026.

Mickey was born January 29, 1934, to Tom and Vera Gillham in Rose Bud, Arkansas. She lived a life filled with love, music, and the joy of spending time with those she cherished most.

She had a deep love for music and could often be found playing her piano or organ and singing. She also enjoyed crocheting, fishing, line dancing, and volunteering for her local VFW. She especially loved and treasured the time she spent with her two granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, the love of her life David Harold Risk, her son Kenneth Wayne Risk who was her pride and joy.

She is survived by her granddaughters, Melissa (Nick) Shuffield of Austin, AR, and Stephanie (Daniel) Linker of Beebe, AR. Her great-granddaughters, Emma Shuffield and Lilly Aubrey. Her loving baby brother, Jim (Martha) Gillham of Vilonia, AR.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family always.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Joy, Arkansas.

Flowers can be sent to the Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72116.

Service Information
  Service
Graveside Service
Mount Hebron Cemetery

Joy,  AR 
3/18/2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Cemetery/Interment
Mount Hebron Cemetery

Joy, AR 
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com