of Searcy, AR
October 3, 1922 - July 25, 2015
Nona Lucille (Grubbs) Wilkerson entered into the glory of our Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the age of 92 surrounded by family. She was beloved by all who met her and is greatly missed. Born in Rose Bud, Arkansas on October 3, 1922 to Hampton and Isabelle Johnson Grubbs, she graduated from Rose Bud High School. She moved to Searcy, Arkansas in 1940 where she met late husband Melvin Wilkerson in 1945 and they wed on January 18, 1946. Nona retired from 35 years of service to Pyatt and Company in 1987. Upon retirement, Nona began serving as a full-time volunteer to the Searcy community through Carti/Searcy Auxiliary and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Nona joined First United Methodist Church at the age of 16 and was a life-long member. She was a faithful participant of United Methodist Women, Fulbright Sunday School class, several committees, and volunteered weekly at the Thrift Shop.
Nona is survived by nephew Kelton Grubbs (Sandy) of Hot Springs, nephew Robert Grubbs (June) of Ft. Smith, niece Diane Bruce of Hot Springs, nephew Jack Wiseman of Searcy, great nephew Dan Wiseman (Linda), great-great nieces Ashlee Wiseman Rowland (William) and Lauren Wiseman Schrepfer (Blake) and a host of other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Nona's spirit lives on in her friends who she considered family.
Visitation will be at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy on Tuesday, July 28, from 5pm-7pm. The funeral service is scheduled at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 29, at First United Methodist Church, interment at Gum Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to FUMC in her memory.
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An old friend muched loved.
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing she is with The Lord! God bless you !
We grew up together in Searcy where everyone knew each other. She was a great lady - always and was a friend to all. She worked at Security Bank across from Robertson''s Drug store where I worked.
She will be missed by many
Bob and I feel privileged and blessed to have known Nona all of our lives. She was one of the sweetest, calmest, and caring persons we've ever known. She was beautiful inside and out. She will certainly be missed: now who can I call on, when I need to remember something about Searcy in the good old days?
We enjoyed taking her to lunch whenever we were in Searcy.....
If anyone is in heaven, it is Nona.
With fond memories of a dear friend, I will always treasure the friendship we shared. Nona was a loving friend that made you feel so loved each time you were with her. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew her. Her friendship and love will be treasured by many. I'm so thankful for all the memories she has left us, memories are the treasures of the heart. Anita Duncan .
Nona was a precious cousin to My Father, Lloyd Crockett . There birthdays just 1 week apart . (92)
So sorry to hear of the passing of this sweet lady. She was kind. always look nice & was very neat & always showed that she cared about others. A very sweet lady that will be missed.
My mother, Gladys Crockett Thomas, was very fond of Nona. Mother was a cousin of Nona.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
One of the sweetest most care lady that worked at CARTI