of West Helena, AR
October 17, 1938 - July 11, 2012
Joel Margaret ''Sissy'' Wheeler, 73, of West Helena passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Wheeler was born October 17, 1938 at Lee County, Arkansas to the late Ben McGrew and the late Wanna Curtis McGrew.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, J.O. Wheeler, Jr.; a son, Wade Wheeler of West Helena; a daughter, Karen Stokes (Frankie) of Rogers, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Amy Varela (Alexander), Curtis Heidelberger and Jamie Gaston (Rob); four great-grandchildren, Jackson and Reagan Varela and Landon and Peyton Gaston; a host of nieces and nephews; and a very special niece and best friend, Sherry Fraze (Arnie).
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Diane Everhart; and two brothers, Jerry McGrew and Ben ''Sonny'' McGrew.
A graveside service for Sissy Wheeler will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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23 Condolence(s)
Janie Scaife
Thursday, July 26, 2012
So sorry to hear about Sissy, I loved her. My thoughts and prayer are with the family.
RENATE
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
SHERRY, I'M SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Fred and Terry Garrison
Monday, July 16, 2012
Dear Wheeler family,
We are so sorry about the loss of Mrs. Wheeler, we will be continuing to pray for you all during this great time of loss and sadness.
In Christ,
Fred and Terry Garrison
Pat Helton Hardy
Saturday, July 14, 2012
J O and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sissy and I would visit each time we saw each other at Wal-Mart. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was proud of her family.
A special one, May God wrap his around each of you durning this sad time.
Mike Jenkins
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Karen..and all the family...I'm proud to say that Sissy Wheeler is my sister in Christ..I am sorry to hear of her passing and we have lost a wonderful person and Heaven has gained a gracious angel..I lift all of yall up in prayer and I will pray for God to comfort and sustain yall at this time of loss.....Mike Jenkins
Bess Combs
Saturday, July 14, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I am so glad we got to meet. Praying for you all that God will help you on your journey to healing.
Joyce Curtis Umfress
Friday, July 13, 2012
So Sorry to hear of Sissy's passing. We had such good times as children and the memories of 'old town' store always bring a smile. My condolences to you J.O. and your children - such a loss.
Jimmie Kaye Moise
Friday, July 13, 2012
To the Wheeler family: My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Ms. Sissy was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the opportunity to know. She could always make me laugh. I just loved seeing her and Mr. J. O. come into the hospital when I worked there. They were such a beautiful couple, you could always tell they were truly "best friends". May God Bless Your Family
Peggy and Jimmy Webster
Friday, July 13, 2012
J. O., I had looked forward to seeing Sissy this Spring when we would be "flower shopping". We always had a good time talking about what would grow and what wouldn't. I regret that I never saw her yard -- she enjoyed it so much and was so proud of it. I didn't know she had been so sick and Jimmy and I send sincerest sympathy to you and all your family in this hard loss. I feel so furtunate that I knew her and was able to enjoy her friendship. May God bless you with
strength and peace and beautiful memories. Peggy
Warren and Wana McGrew
Friday, July 13, 2012
It pains us to see your sadness in the loss of Sissy. But just as God has given you the strength to care for her in sickness and in death, He also will see you through as you grieve your loss and miss her so! Lean upon Him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we love you all!
Warren and Wana
Brenda Byrd Bennett
Friday, July 13, 2012
To the Wheeler Family,
May God hold your in the palm of HIS hand at this time, I am so sorry for your loss.
Charles Davis
Friday, July 13, 2012
My Conndolences.
Cecil & Jeanie Gentry
Friday, July 13, 2012
We are so sorry about Sissy's passing.
Barbara Wheeler Stambaugh
Thursday, July 12, 2012
JO Jr. and Wade and Karen,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Sissy. I know that she was a wonderful person and she was always so good to my Mama and Daddy. I know that there will be times that you are so sad but I do pray that the Lord will Bless all of oyu and give you the strength and peace that you need at this time. Karen I Know that you have been there for your Mama and she did know how much you loved her. You were a big comfort to your Daddy too. Know that now there is no more pain and one day all of us will be reunited with Sissy again....Oh Glory what a reunion that will be. Sending love, prayers and many good thoughts of comfort and strength to all of you....Love and prayers always and a day...Barbara
Leon & Darlene Wooten
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Karen, it is so hard to loose a Mom. I pray the Lord will comfort you and your family. Just take one day at a time. love you
Frances Williams Everett
Thursday, July 12, 2012
To all of Sissy's family. We send our condolences at the loss of a wonderful person and a very long time friend. May God bless and keep her in his arms.
Frances Williams Everett and Maxine Williams Marberry
Emilie Wheeler
Thursday, July 12, 2012
J.O. Jr. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I knew that Sissy had been sick but couldn't hear from yall too well. Joicy , I think talked to you some.
I wish you the best in your future endeavors!!!!
Love ya, Emilie Ann
Bert Thomas
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Our Christian sympathy is extended to J.O. and family upon the loss of Sissy. May each of you find comfort in the risen Lord.
Bert & Paul Lee Thomas
Jim & Hazel Williams
Thursday, July 12, 2012
So sorry to learn of this. Our sympathy to the family.
David and Cammie Mallard and Family
Thursday, July 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert and Opal Byrd
Thursday, July 12, 2012
To all the Sis Wheeler family. I'm so sorry for your loss.We have all lost a good person in this world.Always when she seen uptown she had to come and talk about our health.Bless her heart she probably had the most problems but never expressed it to us.I just pray God will give all of you lots of strength and courage at this time.
Renee Whaley
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Karen, You have been a rock for your mom and dad. You stepped in and took control and was there in every way.Just remember Karen you don't have to say goodbye, just say I love you mom, until we meet again. I love my Ethel
Rabbit Wheeler
Thursday, July 12, 2012
J.O., Wade, Karen I am sorry to hear about Sissy. God Bless and take care. Rabbit