Grace Sharon Rader

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Thursday, May 23, 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Grace Sharon Rader

of West Memphis, AR

July 28, 1948 - May 18, 2019

Grace Sharon Rader passed away at her home in West Memphis on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the age of 70. Grace was born July 28, 1948 in Parkin, Arkansas to parents Henry and Irmal Young. Grace was the widow of Jerry Darby and later, James Rader. The two were called home by God much to soon. Grace was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a cook at various restaurants in the West Memphis area.

Grace is survived by seven children; sons Jerry Darby, Patrick Darby and Wayne Darby and daughters; Sharon Darby, Karen Simmerson, Peggy Bennett and Patty Taylor. She leaves two brothers and one sister; James Young (Sylvetta), George Young (Martha) and Marie Nelsen (Mick). She will be deeply missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will cherish her memory forever. Grace is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brothers; Buddy Young (Lorene), Harold Young (Sue) and her sister, Helen Watson (Lee).

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15 Condolence(s)
Peggy Bennett
Marion, AR
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Monday, July 15, 2019

I miss you so very much momma! It is so unfair that you had to leave us so soon. I hope heaven is everything we ever thought it would be and more. I love you.

Patty Taylor
West Memphis, AR
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Sunday, May 26, 2019

I miss you mommy! I hope the angels know how lucky they are!! Love you always!

Kayla Bennett
West memphis, AR
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Friday, May 24, 2019

Dear Grandma
I see you're not in pain. It's good to know the bruises on your arm have gone away. You're a great women, I hope you know you paved the road we are on everyday. I know you know we miss you every day. Life is so hard, it's empty i'm afraid we feel alone without you.God I miss you, and that'll never change. I go to bed and cry myself to sleep to ease the pain.Where'd do go? why'd you have to leave? I wish you could seen the people reaching out to show their support and love to you. You've changed my life forever Grandma.Life was better with you in it now memories are everything.I can't believe you're gone. How's your mom, your dad, grandpa and siblings? I knew you had some catching up to do when you got home. Now you're happy, man what the hell is wrong? I never thought you'd die so soon. I cry myself to sleep a lot. i'm lonely and just feel empty. I wish to god I had another day for you to call Cause I'd answer..I really miss our talks I miss your voice...it's gone now..I have to carry on now and take care of Stephen...it's hard 'cause without you I'm missing half my heart. I feel your presence every day..it's not getting better. I promise to protect Stephen..maybe that'll keep me on pace to be the women I need to be to make you proud..I really hope you're proud of me...Just promise me that June 7th, 2019... When they take Aliana out to save my life..that you will protect our little girl...
I love you, rest in peace

VICKIE Hogland Hall
Parkin, AR
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Thursday, May 23, 2019

May you RIP sweet lady. See you in Heaven. 💜

Doris Miles
Earle, AR
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Family we never meant to keep this angel we were meant too love her and enjoy her love and good times and it happen she went back home and we feel empty ; not to forget what she gave us her love and we hope that one she will be the one greet us when our time come so ; with much love mama Grace I say see you late I wiil continue to love you afar !!!!!!!!!! Doris ♥️♥️♥️

Alana
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

May the Lord receive you with His loving embrace. I will always remember your kindness and love. May God comfort your children, grands, brothers and sister.
Forever Loved 🌷

Marie Nelsen
East Moline, IL
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Monday, May 20, 2019

You were more than my Sister. You were my best friend. My heart shattered when I received the call. May you rest in peace. You were loved by so many.

BARBARA HAMMER
ROGERSVILLE, TN
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Monday, May 20, 2019

I had the honor of being the other mother to Peggy while grace was the other mother to my son jamie..also the sharing of the 2 grandaughters kayla and krissy..Grace was a great woman who left us too early..I know peggy and patty will miss her very much..and Graces siblings and friends will also..Go rest high on that mountain my friend you deserve it..

Pat Norvell Rowe
Centerville, OH
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Monday, May 20, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

Mary Kubicek
Lincoln, NE
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Monday, May 20, 2019

We are so sorry to hear about Grace. May it comfort you to know you're in our thoughts and payers. We will be praying that God will comfort your heart, uplift your Spirit , and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.
With Our Deepest Sympathy
Love & Payers; Mary & family, and Dee Shelley & family

Mary Ann Sides Whitlock
McCrory, AR
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Monday, May 20, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Grace and I attended school and Baptist Church in Parkin. If I am not mistaken I think we were baptized at the same time. I know we attended Baptist summer camp together. My prayers for peace and comfort for each of you.

Ariel Benefield
Blytheville, AR
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Monday, May 20, 2019

I love you so much Grandma! I will miss you every single day until the day we meet again!!! Say hello to papaw, uncle Buddy, and uncle Harold for us! Fly high my beautiful gaudian Angel!

Kim Knight and Donna Kelly
Rochelle, IL
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Monday, May 20, 2019

We are sorry for your loss.

Peggy Bennett
Marion, AR
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Monday, May 20, 2019

I will miss you for the rest of my life... I can't wait till the day I get to see you again. I love you momma ❤

Jean Bartoush
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Monday, May 20, 2019

Im so sorry about your loss...prayers to all