Sarah Alice Wilkerson Simpson completed her earthly journey March 12, 2007, at Saline Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with NASH (Liver Cirrhosis). She was also a cancer survivor.

Sarah was born near Sheridan, Arkansas on November 10, 1931 the daughter of Aubrey Warren and Ruth Chandler Wilkerson. She married Duel Simpson, the love of her life, October 19, 1951. They traveled all 50 states. She was a member of Lost Creek Baptist Church, retired rural letter carrier, and a china painter.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Sarah is survived by her loving husband, Duel, who cared for her so faithfully during her illness. Other survivors are two sons, Greg Simpson; Doug Simpson both of Sheridan; one daughter, Renee Harlan (Doug) of Sheridan; three grandchildren, Kara Harlan of Los Angeles, California; Jacob Harlan and Hanna Simpson both of Sheridan; Two brothers, Conrad Wilkerson (Myrtle) of Memphis; Warren Wilkerson (Madelyn) of Sheridan; Five Sisters, Alma Justus (Jim) of Little Rock; Mary Lou Harris (Joe); Peggy Bellomy (Lindsey), Major (retired) Joy Wilkerson; Gail Damron (Orrin) all of Sheridan and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2007 from 5-8 PM at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 15, 2007 at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Roberts and Rev. Mark Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Lost Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mark Damron, David Damron, Brent Justus, Kent Justus, Mike Bellomy and Jerry Fletcher.