Jean Wisdom

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Visitation
Essex Funeral Home
1405 Grandview Drive
DeWitt, AR  72042
Monday, January 21, 2019
12:00-1:45PM
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Graveside
Cedarcrest
Hwy 1
DeWitt, AR  72042
Monday, January 21, 2019
12:00-2:00PM
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Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens
Hwy 1
DeWitt, AR  72042
Jean Wisdom

of Mountain Home, AR

May 14, 1928 - January 17, 2019

Jean Wisdom, age 90, of DeWitt, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019, at White River Health Care and Rehab at Calico Rock, Arkansas. Mrs. Wisdom lived most of her life in DeWitt, Arkansas and the last 6-1/2 years in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
She was born May 14, 1928, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Wesley Anderson and Mabel Frances Hughes Bennett. She married Harlan Emmett Wisdom in May of 1947, in Arkansas County. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in DeWitt, a homemaker, and formerly worked at the DeWitt Shoe Factory. She was a much sought-after seamstress in DeWitt, was a wonderful cook and an avid reader. She made her daughters' wedding gowns and the baptismal gowns worn in the baptisms of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was lovingly called ''Aunt Jean'' by her neighbors and friends.
Survivors are two daughters: Lynda Barnes and husband, John of Mountain Home; and Nina Maddox and husband, Joe of St. Louis, Missouri; two brothers: Dale Bennett and wife, Edna and Doyle Bennett and wife, Bobbie: all of DeWitt; four grandchildren: Curt Barnes; Andrew Barnes and wife, Tara; Rob Maddox and wife, Stephanie Richter; and Leigh Maddox and husband, Ben Crane; three great-grandchildren: Ayden and Alyson Barnes and Marlowe Maddox Crane; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother: Wesley A. Bennett, Jr. and sisters: Sylvia Loper, and Margaret Ryan.
Visitation with the family receiving friends will be from Noon-1:45 P.M. Monday, January 21, 2019, at Essex Funeral Home in DeWitt. A Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 P.M. at Cedarcrest Memorial Gardens with Reverend Stan Swiderski, officiating.




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Mike and Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

To Lynda and John and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller

Patty Smith
Winkelman, AZ
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Monday, January 21, 2019

Linda & Nina,
Sending condolences on the loss of your dear mother & my Aunt Jean. I have such fond memories of our family trips to Arkansas and family gatherings. I remember visiting your big farmhouse out in the country & smelling the delicious dinners being made in the kitchen downstairs. Hearing Aunt Jean & Mom (Margaret Ryan) & Uncle Harlan & Dad (Carl Ryan) chatting. I remember Aunt Jeans little dog Muffie she spoke of with such love. My last trip there with Mom in June of 2015 was a special memory I will cherish forever. Watching our mothers hold hands visiting and enjoying every moment of their special time together with Dale & Doyle and the whole family getting together as had been done so many times thru the years. The last thing I remember Aunt Jean saying to me was "take care of my sister". We did with such love just as you girls did for Aunt Jean. Bless you all & she I know will rest in peace now that she is home in Dewitt and with Uncle Harlan. Love Cousins Patty, Mike & Debbie

MARTHA BENNETT
MC GEHEE, AR
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Linda and Nina,
I am praying for you and your families. I have great memories of Aunt Jean making clothes for me and visiting with her.
Martha Lynn

Jenny
Los Angeles, CA
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

I’m very sorry for the loss of your mother. May you find comfort and peace in the promise found in the Holy Scriptures of an earthly resurrection when we will be able to see our loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29)

Gail (Neal) Doles
Walnut Ridge, AR
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Nina, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Sending thoughts and prayers.