of Clinton, AR
April 6, 1945 - June 18, 2022
Katala Ann Woods Sisco went to be with the Lord June 18th 2022 at the Circle of Life Earlene Howard Hospice Home in Springdale Arkansas.
Katala was born in Batesville, Arkansas to Rev. Shelby Woodrow Woods and Lora LaFaye Teeter Woods, April 6 1945. Her father was a Methodist minister and served many congregations across Northern Arkansas, which moved the family to many towns. Katala met the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Sisco in 1960 at Marshall, Arkansas and they were married on August 18th, 1967 in Lincoln, Arkansas. They moved to Clinton, Arkansas November 16th of the same year, where they managed the North Arkansas Funeral Home, while raising their two children. Katala was a licensed Funeral Director, where she ran the office and took care of families in their time of need until June 1990.
Katala then went to work at the Clinton United Methodist Church on October 1990, where she worked until her health started to decline in January 2021. She again cared for the people of the church and provided the various ministers over the years with steadfast leadership. People could ask where a certain thing in the church was or how something was done, and they could say go ask Katala and she would either tell them or go show them. Katala served as an officer in the United Methodist Women's group in various roles, including president, secretary and treasurer. She also served as a district officer for the Batesville District (now Northeast District).
Katala is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Woodrow Woods and Lora Lafaye Teeter Woods and brother-in-law, Joe Cheney.
Katala is survived by her husband of nearly 55 years of marriage, Robert (Bob) Sisco; their son, Steven C Sisco (Sharon) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; their daughter, Elizabeth Cash of Lincoln, Arkansas and five grandchildren, Russell Cash, Maris M. Sisco, Shannon Cash, Mattox C. Sisco and Ashley Newsom. She is also survived by her brother, Don S. Woods of Fayetteville, Arkansas and sister, Sandra Cheney of Conway, Arkansas and brother-in-law, George Sisco (Roslyn) of Valparaiso, Indiana and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be at 1:00pm, Thursday June 23, 2022 before the service of life at 2:00pm, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Graveside service will be Friday at 10:00am at Friendship Cemetery Springdale, Arkansas.
The family has asked for no flowers, but instead for memorials to be made to the Clinton United Methodist Church, 167 Joe Bowling Road, Clinton Arkansas 72031 or another church of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.
To express online condolences please visit, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.
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24 Condolence(s)
Richard Womack
Friday, July 8, 2022
D. l. and Peggy Adams
Monday, July 4, 2022
We are thinking of you with prayers and sympathy.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Bob and kids, I'm very sorry to hear of your wife and the mother of your children's passing. I was never around her that much, but I really liked her. She will be missed.
Toney and Sallie Parish
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Bob, Steven and Elizabeth, Toney and I are so sorry for your loss of Katala. I know you will miss her but the Lord will be rejoicing with her sweet spirit there. Bob, every time I saw you two, you were both so sweet to me. I pray for your peace that only God can give in the days to come. God Bless you all!
Eleanor Pastrano
Saturday, June 25, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss my condolences to the whole family. I will miss our talks at work.
Karla Smith Elliott
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Bob, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Katala; her sweet smile was just one of her blessings. I remember when you and Katala were introduced at church and the kindness that both of you projected to everyone. You and family are in my prayers always. ðŸ™
Leslie Silva-Wilson
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Bob, Steve and Elizabeth,
I am rejoicing with your family that Katala is home with Jesus, healed and whole! However, as each member of your family processes this season, I pray for comfort and peace that only the Lord can provide. May His mercies and kindness be multiplied to all.
John Barnes
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Bob, I am saddened to learn of your wife's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
James Mark Mohr
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Katala and Bob are always in my memories of the Methodist Church since I arrived here in 1972 with my parents. I was in high school and had sang in church choirs for years as an Air Force dependent. Bob and Katala greeted and welcomed me and all my family into the choir and the church from day one. Really good sweet people and dear friends ever since. My love and respect always. God bless Katala and take her into his hands forever. Love you Bob and don't forget to save me a place in the main choir upstairs my friend.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Bob and Family, Bill and I are so sorry for your loss of Katala. Your family is in our prayers.
Jerry and Donna Meeks
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Bob and Family. We share and pray for you in these dark days. We remember you all with affection and especially Katala. Her kindness and helpful demeanor were only surpassed by you bright and loving personality. She was my right arm and I know her presence is missed. We are so sorry could not attend, but Donna has a Dr. appointment we have been waiting for 2 months to fill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate her life here and rejoice in her being with the Lord.
Nancy H Clark
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Bob and Family, I am so sorry to hear you have lost the that dear Lady. My Sympathy to you and your family.
Judy VanPelt
Monday, June 20, 2022
Elizabeth, so very sorry to read of your mom’s passing. Prayers for you and all of your family.
It’s a very pretty picture of her with her obituary.
Lori and Ralph Blagg
Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob, Steven, Elizabeth and family - our hearts break for your sad time. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. Katala has been a dear friend to so many of us. We will miss her so much. Hugs to all, Lori and Ralph
Mack and Linda Litaker
Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob your family is in our prayers at this time. Katala was a sweet lady she will be missed.
Patsy Jackson
Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob, I was so sorry to learn of Karala's death. I didn't know of her health lately so did not know of her being in Northwest Ark.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and ;your family.
Debbie Whillock
Monday, June 20, 2022
Katala was the historian of our church. If you wanted to know anything she didn't have to search, she knew the answer! She will be missed by all of us. My thoughts and prayers to all her family.
Laura Grimes
Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob & Family. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Katala. My prayers go out to you all. I pray for comfort & peace for you all.
Laura Grimes
Monday, June 20, 2022
Dell &Ida Holt
Monday, June 20, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Katala's passing. May God provide comfort to the family and healing for all.
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel
Monday, June 20, 2022
Dear Bob and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your beloved Katala passing. I know you are going to miss her terribly. Take comfort that she is free from pain, and is in the comfort of the Lord. Send love, hugs, and Prayers for you at this time.
Jeanie and Lance McDaniel
Scott Handford
Monday, June 20, 2022
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and Prayers
Sammy@Anna Ward
Monday, June 20, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Katala she was a wonderful kind person my thoughts and prayers are the family
Jerel & Kathleen Brown
Monday, June 20, 2022
Bob and family, So sorry to hear the sad news of Katala’s passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.