Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong

Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong obituary, Benton, AR

Rebecca Danielle Wilks Willfong

Rebecca Wilks Willfong Obituary

Visit the Smith Benton Funeral Home - Benton website to view the full obituary.

Rebecca "Danielle" Wilks Willfong, 48, of Mabelvale, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2025.  She was born March 1, 1977 in Benton, Arkansas to the late Charles Wayne Willfong and Lois Jean  (Odom) Vasseau.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her life partner, James Peters; 3 children:  Erica Moore, Ricky Horton, and Katherine Wilks; 8 grandchildren who she loved deeply; sisters:  Cindy Cole and Sondra Williams; brother, Brad Willfong; and a host of family and friends.

Danielle was preceded in death by her son, Austin "Tator" Willfong; parents, Charles and Lois WIllfong; and twin sister, Michelle Willfong.

Danielle is dearly loved and will be missed always.

Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Smith Benton Funeral Home - Benton

322 N Market Street, Benton, AR 72015

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