October 13, 1924 - March 15, 2020
Sadie Lou Gilmore Booker, 95 of El Dorado, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. She was born October 13, 1924 in Strong, Arkansas to the late John Cleveland and Louquence Norris Gilmore. She was a graduate of Strong High School. She also had degrees in Home Economics and Nutrition from Louisiana Tech University. She retired from the El Dorado School System in 1994 after 35 years of service. A member of the Greatest Generation, and a child of the Great Depression, she was always thankful for her blessings and learned how to share those blessings, no matter how limited, with others who had even less. She was a long-time member of the East Faulkner Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou Meaher and her husband, Gus of Mobile, Alabama; a son, Bill Booker and his wife, Carolyn of Little Rock, Arkansas; a daughter, Sara Booker Finnell of El Dorado, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Four Meaher of Montgomery, Alabama, Meg Meaher of Charlotte, North Carolina, Annie Meaher of Los Angeles, California, Sarah Meaher of Orlando, Florida, Helen Meaher of New York City and Sadie Wright of Concord, North Carolina. Other survivors include a sister, Frances Michels of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister-in-law, Mary June Burnett of Wynne, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom she dearly loved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George William Booker; a sister, Clara Hollis; a brother, Jack Gilmore and a son-in-law, Charles Finnell.
Memorials may be made to the Berean Family Home, c/o Mount Olive Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1009, Brookhaven, MS 39601. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Dr. Bruce Murphy and his wonderful colleagues at Arkansas Heart Hospital.
In light of the ongoing public health concerns and in compliance with the current CDC guidelines, the family has decided to hold a small gathering of family and close friends at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Young's Funeral Directors, 508 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. A private burial will follow the service.
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27 Condolence(s)
Linda (Arrington) Gilbert
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Bill and family, I was so sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was a special lady to me and a great teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the coming days for peace and comfort.
Bennie Sue Cameron Payne
Monday, March 30, 2020
Bill: I am saddened to read of your Mother's recent passing.
As a teenager at EHS, I was blessed to learn many basic homemaking skills under the teaching of Mrs. Booker. Her constant kindness and patience with us was never ending.
I will remember you and your family in the days to come and pray the comfort and peace that only the Lord can provide.
Bennie Sue
Dwayne Spence
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Bill,
Patty and I just learned of your Mothers death and we wish to extend our prayers and thoughts to you and your family. Bill, I will never forget the support you gave to me many years ago and I will always be grateful and thankful to you. I never met your Mother, but I am sure she was so very pro
ud of you and all you do for others,
God Bless,
Dwayne Spence
Suzette Calloway
Monday, March 23, 2020
Dear Ones,
I am so sorry for your loss; Mrs. Sadie was a precious person to my family and me. She will be greatly missed.
With sincere love and prayers,
Suzette Scott Calloway
Lynn Garrett Flournoy
Friday, March 20, 2020
Bill & family,
So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. She was such a delightful lady with a graciousness that is hard to find. Her loss is one felt by all who had the good fortune of knowing her.
Liz Hendricks
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Sara, so sorry to hear of Sadie’s passing. I have such sweet memories of times at the house just “visiting†and laughing. Thinking of you, sweet friend.
randy sharpe
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
please accept our deepest sympathy . mr. booker was always one of the most dedicated funeral people i know. i'm sure from hearing him talk of his childhood the apple didn't fall far from the tree. God bless.
PERRY BOLDING
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Carolyn and Bill:
Deborah and I want to express our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of your mother.
The peace and grace of the Good Lord be with all of you during this sad time.
Perry Bolding
Sherry Goodwin Brown
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Sara and family, please accept my condolences in the loss of your Mother. I have been remembering so many times we shared and the kindness that Sadie always showed my Mom and family. May she Rest In Peace.
Love, Sherry
Michael Odom
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Ms. Sadie was one of the most influential persons of my life. My years spent working with her at the Booker Family home on Champagnolle taught me many life lessons that I will never forget. Her kindness always prevailed. No matter what I went through in life, she was there for me, she loved me no matter what. My deepest sympathies to the Booker Family. You all are loved dearly and are in my prayers continually.
Much love,
Michael D. Odom
Sydnia Morgan
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Bill and Carolyn sending prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Bill and Sheri Odom and family
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Sadie's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robin Reynolds
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
My sympathies to all the family. I have fond memories of Sara. She was always smiling and positive during her visits to Hall Drug Co.
Mary Lou Manus
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Sara and family, I wanted to express my deep sympathy during this troubled time. The Peace of God be with you all.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Pratt Manus
henry kinslow
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
What a wonderful Christian life! She now joins her beloved husband George in Heaven. I worked at Hall Drug company as the delivery boy in the summer of 1972 where George worked as a druggist, and I enjoyed his family stories.
John and Brenda Morgan
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Bill, we are sorry for your loss. She had a wonderful life teaching others how to be better at life. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Chuck Monan
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Sister Booker was a wonderful, charming Christian lady. She made her long life count in so many ways that blessed the lives of others. May the Lord bless her memory and her family.
Debbie Parham Bates
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I loved being around Mrs. Booker—she had such a positive outlook on life!
John and Lynda Barnes
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Dear Bill, Lynda and I extend our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and your family upon the death of your mother. May the Good Lord grant to you and your family the comfort and peace that only comes from Him.
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
We were sorry to hear about your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angela Human
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Bill ... I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stewart, Geaorge, Judy Carolyn, Pam, and Albert at Roller England
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Bill, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Roland Pennington
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Prayers, Peace and Comfort to you and your family.
We love you,
Roland & Kathy
Lorraine Entz
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Mike and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family. Sadie was one of the sweetest ladies that I called a friend and it was my honor to know her. She loved her family and loved to tell us about them all! Heaven is surely celebrating to gain an angel like her.
Steve Schade
Monday, March 16, 2020
Bill, Christie and I are saddened the news of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck Fuller
Monday, March 16, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Peace to all.
Herb Cady
Sunday, March 15, 2020
May the Lord bless the family of Aunt Sadie. Herb and I have many fond memories of times spent with you all.
Becky McClung Cady