Lula Wheatley

1935 - 2024

Lula Wheatley, of Natalia, Texas has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 89.
She was born and raised in Oak Grove. Lula loved to cook, and proudly cared for and fed all those that came through her door. She loved to garden and raised most of the vegetables that she lovingly served. She taught Sunday School in church and was the church secretary, and worked for Levi company as well.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dolph and Thelma Marie High; son, Ricky Dean Wheatley; brother, Ferman High; sister, Frances Sooter; grandson, Jeremiah Wheatley, nephews, Denny High and his wife Kitty, and Randy High.
Lula is survived by her husband of 63 years, Johnie Wheatley; son, Robert (Khataza); Daughter in law, Cathy Wheatley; granddaughters, LaDonna Hiatt (Michael), Hannah Wheatley, and Lenah Wheatley; grandsons, Kenny Walker (Sarahanne), James Wheatley (Cammie); brother, Ronald High (Betty); great grandson, Brady; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, at Harvest Assembly in Oak Grove, with Pastor Todd Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Alpena Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Merlin Foundation, 104 W. 3 rd Street, Green Forest, AR 72638. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to nelsonfuneral.com.