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Wilma McFadden Obituary
Wilma Jean McFadden, 82, of Mansfield, Texas, passed away in her home on her birthday, Aug. 28, 2022, with her oldest daughter, Sherry Mooneyham, by her side. Wilma was born to Joseph Henry (Jay) Little and Lilah Mae Stephenson Little on Aug. 28, 1940, in Georgetown, Ark. Wilma worked as a nurse in Searcy, Ark., and Weatherford, Texas, but her primary focus was raising her five children.
Wilma was a woman who loved her Savior, Jesus Christ, and her family. She enjoyed studying her Bible, watching her favorite preachers on television; cooking and trying out new recipes; playing puzzles; and striking up conversations with anyone who would listen.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, J.H and Lilah Mae Little, and her sister, Wanda Lee Bailey.
Wilma leaves behind her five children: Sherry Mooneyham (daughter) and husband, Alan Mooneyham, of Willis, Texas; Michael McFadden (son) and wife, Ruthann McFadden, of Frederick, Md.; Jay McFadden (son) and wife, Karin McFadden, of Arlington, Texas; Zeta Walker (daughter) of Tulsa Okla., and Becky Parker (daughter) and husband, Jason Parker, of Helotes, Texas.
Wilma's 12 grandchildren, Jesse Mooneyham and Sarah Mooneyham; Michelle Anderson and Brandi Herring; Mandy McFadden, Samantha Lane and Erich McFadden, Sam Walker, Davis Walker and Jack Walker; and Avery Parker and Timothy Parker, and four great-grandchildren, Aaron, Nolen, Noah and Amelia, will miss her greatly, as will Wilma's living siblings: Larry Little (brother) and sisters Debbie Taylor and Sandra Holleman.
Wilma's Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 3-4 p.m. at Sullivan Memorial Chapel, 111 Wilbur D. Mills Ave., Kensett, AR 72082 (Telephone: 501-742-3621) followed by a reception at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 3660 Ferren Trail, Searcy, AR 72143 (Telephone: 501-279-9991). Following the reception, Wilma's ashes will be interred at the Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, please make a special "Wilma Donation" to your church or to a local food bank that serves seniors.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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