Pocahontas - Alma Ilene Burgess, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born December 16, 1925 in O'Kean to the late James Dean, Sr. and Alma (Penny) Dean. She is also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by husband Charles Burgess of the home, one son Dennis and wife Becky Burgess of Smithville and one daughter Peggy and husband Luther Allen of Walnut Ridge. 3 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild and 6 great grandchildren. Also, one sister Mary Lou Higgins of Pocahontas. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Derek Collins and Gerald Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Friday from 5-7 p.m.