Alma Green Little

Alma Green Little, 87, of Stanfield, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the comfort and peace of her home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Little was born December 17, 1937, to the late Robert Raymond Green and the late Gladys Estelle Green Voncannon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 67 years, Robert Lee Little; her stepfather, Eugene Voncannon; brothers, Jack Green, Rev. Bobby Green, and Melvin Green; and sister, Jane Green Morgan.

Alma was a long-time member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she served in many capacities and touched many hearts over the years. After retirement, she loved flower gardening complete with hummingbirds, butterflies, and her precious cats as companions. She was a faithful servant to her Lord, to her family, and to the senior citizen community of Western Stanly County.

The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Philadelphia Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow in the sanctuary at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Dr. Travis Baker. Burial will follow the service at the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery at 12568 Philadelphia Church Road, Stanfield, NC.

Survivors include her son, Barry Alan Little and wife Debra Buchanan Little of Stanfield, NC; and grandson, William Wyatt Little of Monroe, NC. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Ruth Green of Locust, NC and Kathy Green McGinnis (Don) of Monroe, NC; and many nephews and nieces and their families whom she dearly loved.

The family would also like to thank our hospice care team; Stephanie, Adrienne, Kelly, Jennifer, Astella, Jen, Meghan, Ron, Larry, and Terrence. You have been earthly angels in caring for Ms. Alma and you are greatly loved and appreciated.

Memorials may be made to Philadelphia Baptist Church, P. O. Box 280, Stanfield, NC 28163; Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081; or Stanly County Senior Services, c/o Nutrition Services, 283 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Little family.