of Conway, AR

August 13, 1949 - April 10, 2024

Heber Jean Farmer McKissack, 74, left this earthly existence at her home in Conway and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2024. She was born August 13, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late James Cecil and Ruth Boddie Farmer. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Stephen Louis McKissack.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in law, Marshall and Amy McKissack and Martin and Kelly McKissack, and her daughter and son-in-law Marie and Marty Kaiser. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Jackson McKissack and his wife, Katelyn, Grant McKissack, Carter McKissack and McKinley McKissack, Kelsey Otts and her husband, Levi, Macy McKissack, Evy Gates and her husband, Cody, Wesley McKissack, Teryn Kaiser and Cecelia Kaiser. Also left to treasure her memory are her great-grandchildren, Clara, Jonathan and Lydia Otts, Avery Gates and her brother, Dr. Patrick Farmer.

Heber graduated as Salutatorian of the Yellville-Summit, Arkansas class of 1967. She earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education from the University of Arkansas in 1971 and later obtained a Master's degree in Physical Education from UCA. She enjoyed gardening, all sports, loved supporting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their endeavors and was a passionate fan of all things Razorbacks and Vilonia Eagles.

A 10:00am celebration of life will occur Monday, April 15, 2024 at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, 4215 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas with visitation immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to Renewal Ranch or Baptist Collegiate Ministry.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com