Alene Bearden 87, of Collegeville died Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born to the late Fred "Papper" Billing and Mary "Mammer" Howell Billing on October 4, 1938 in Collegeville, AR.  She was a homemaker and a member of Collegeville Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years Allen, daughter Sara Howard (Bob); granddaughter Amber Hope (William); 3 great grandchildren; Marlea Hope, Shelby Hope, Will Hope (Sami) and 1 great- great- grandchild Harlee Ann Hope.  With a host of family and friends.

Visitation is 12 –1 and service is at 1 at Ashby Funeral Home Benton, AR, April 20, 2026.  Burial will be at Collegeville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Life Touch (Arkansas Hospice) 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116