of Searcy, AR
September 26, 1943 - March 8, 2024
Wilma Jean Caraway, 80, of Searcy, AR went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2024. She was born in Holland, MO on September 26, 1943 to the late James Raymond and Lucille Jackson Caraway.
Wilma was a woman of many talents. She was a nurse, working as an LPN for 36 years. She was a wonderful singer, singing in gospel groups as well as putting out a record with her family band, Crossroads. She kept a flower garden and was a magnificent cook. She was a fighter, surviving stage three ovarian cancer. The most important things in her life were her family and God. She was a devoted mother to her three boys and a doting grandmother when grandkids came along. She never met a stranger and treated everyone as if they were family. The love she showed to the people in her life was a reflection of the love she had for God. She trusted in God faithfully, using the Bible for guidance throughout her life. She was a hero to many and will be dearly missed.
In addition to her parents, Wilma is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Robert (Courtney) Glidewell, Mark Glidewell and Chris (Donna) Glidewell; eight grandchildren, Britney Yates, Rachel Glidewell, Shane Glidewell, Dusty Glidewell, Shelby Williams, Kyle Glidewell, Nick Light and Aspen Linhart; eight great grandchildren; one brother; one sister and a host of other friends and family.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 14, 2024 at South Heights Church of God in Searcy.
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9 Condolence(s)
Brenda Palmer
Monday, March 18, 2024
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. We thought a lot of Wilma. She was truly a "Shekanah" fan. She was a part of our family for a few years and she was part of our singing group for a short time. Wilma was "special" and she will be remembered fondly. Our love and prayers! Alvin, Brenda and Shekanah Palmer.
Tudy Glidewell James
Thursday, March 14, 2024
My Loving Friend and Family Forever I Will See You Soon Always Your Sisters
Tudy Glidewell James
Thursday, March 14, 2024
I will miss my SWEET sister Wilma we use to be more like Sisters were so close praying together and going to Church together love and miss You I will See You Soon
Bethel Caraway
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
I love you aunt Wilma
I'm heartbroken I'll forever miss you I cherish the beautiful family memories
Brittani
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Nanny, I love you. I’ll carry you with me every day. Thank you for everything you taught me. You made me feel cherished. And p.s I will keep my long hair, don’t worry. I want to hold your hand one more time.
Heather
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Sweet aunt Wilma
Kenand Phyllis Kennedy
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Our hearts are so sad we sang together for year's abd were best friends she was precious sweet and loving one of the best our hearts go out to Robbie Mark and Chris and all.her precious family we loved her very much rest in peace sweet Wilma see you soon
Ken snd Phyllis Kennedy
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Our hearts are so sad but also rejoining we sang together for years and were best friends we loved h with all our hearts know she's singing with the angels she was very special precious and loving praying for Robbie Mark and Chris and all the family Rip sweet Wilma will miss you
Paul Brooks
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
So sad to hear the loss of a mom I have known since I was a young teen my prayers for the family and friends on the coming days