of Yellville, AR

February 19, 1936 - October 24, 2022

On Monday, October 24, 2022 Sammie Lane Jefferson, our beloved mother, passed away. Sammie was eighty-six and a lifelong resident of Yellville, Arkansas.

Mom was born February 19, 1936 in Mull, Arkansas to Alice and Harrison Smith and was one of nine children (Jesse, Benny, Leroy, Billy Frank, Kenneth, Willodean, Evelyn and Mary). At age 19 she married Walton and they were together for over 57 years. One night their house caught on fire and Dad said he ran to get his guns and Mom ran to grab her wigs.

They had 4 children, Bryan, Scotty, Lorri and Ken; 9 grandchildren, Brittany Curtis, Blake Jefferson, Braden Jefferson, Adam Jefferson, Jarod Jefferson, Hope Davenport, Zach Jefferson, Conner Jefferson and Carley Jefferson and 3 great-grandchildren, Cade Curtis, Claire Davenport, and Reagan Jefferson. Mom was also blessed with 4 amazing daughters-in-law, Tammie, Holly, Tamara and Miko.

Mom loved God, loved family and loved visiting with people. Mom was a charter member of the Yellville Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School for decades. She was also very active in World Bible School, where she corresponded with 1200+ people around the world. She was the epitome of unconditional love and grace to all who knew her.

Mom's happiest times were when all the family was together and everyone just sitting around and visiting at her house. She was usually found in the kitchen frying deer meat and potatoes or making biscuits and chocolate gravy. She loved to hear stories from everyone and share her stories. In fact, just a few minutes before she died, Mom was visiting with us kids and happily recounting the story of when her daughter Lorri thought she had beaten her mom's record of 39 points in a single basketball game, Mom happily informed her daughter that she was 7 points short and that her record was still intact.

Mom leaves a big hole in our lives, but we are comforted with the many, wonderful memories and love she poured out over the years. We know she is rejoicing with her friends and family in heaven and our savior Jesus Christ.

The funeral will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 28, 2022 at Yellville Church of Christ. Visitation will also be Friday from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.

Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com