Nila, daughter of Bynum and Laura Eldridge, was born September 22, 1934 in Caraway, Arkansas, with her older brother Billy (deceased) and younger sister Wanda (Deceased). She was a member of East Frayser Church of Christ. She liked opening her heart and home to friends and family. She also liked being out in her yard, fishing and loved college football and basketball.
Nila was a graduate of Trumann High School. She was a licensed cosmetologist and was a co-owner of a local flower shop. She married Louis Widner (deceased) in 1953 and they had two sons, Louis Jr. and Philip (deceased). She is survived by her two daughter-in-laws, Ariosta and Diana; four granddaughters, Krystal, Heather, Cara and Nicole; one great-grandson, Ezra; brother-in-law, Joe Crozier; plus several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Family Funeral Care on Monday, May 20, 2024 from 9-10 am with a funeral service to begin at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
