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Wanda “SUE” (Voegele) Williford, age 73

Wanda “SUE” (Voegele) Williford, 73, of Sherwood, was called to her heavenly home 10/25/20 with close friends and extended family by her side following a very courageous battle with cancer.

She is a member of Sylvan Hills Community Church.  Sue graduated from NLR High School in 1965 and worked for the Department of Education with the State of Arkansas.  Sue’s love of people called her to be a caregiver for many family & friends for the past 20 years.

She was preceded in death by mother & step-dad, Margaret & Ben Newby; sister Gloria Howard; and grandson Matthew Guffey.

Sue leaves behind the following survivors to cherish her memory:

Husband John Williford, daughter Tina McCoy, son Ricky (Latricia) Maynard, sisters Lois (Charles) Cavin, Peggy Flash, & Rose (Bill) Mosley. She has 2 granddaughters (Kaitlyn & Ashlyn) and 1 great-granddaughter (Camryn) that were all very special to her.

She leaves behind three generations of loving nieces and nephews that will greatly miss her unconditional love & support; Laura & extended family, Daniel & family, Chuck & family and Stuart & family.

Also left to cherish her memory are many, many friends like life-long friends Linda, Paula, & Hesley Williford and long-time friend Ronnie Pepper.

Sue impacted many lives.  She was accepting of all people as individuals with no prejudice.  She always welcomed people with a hug & a smile.  She left everyone with beautiful memories and much laughter.

A celebration memorial is pending

The family would like to thank UAMS Cancer Institute & Arkansas Hospice for the care they provided during Sue’s battle with cancer.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sylvan Hills Community Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas. 501-982-3400

8 Comments

  • Macie Whitcher Posted October 26, 2020 5:44 PM

    Aunt Sue gave so much love to everyone she encountered. She rarely ever missed an important event in her loved ones lives. I cherish the moments I have spent with her growing up, she always made sure her grandkids, nieces & nephews had a wonderful time when she was around! I will forever love & miss my sweet Aunt Sue.

  • Peggy Flash Posted October 26, 2020 5:58 PM

    My Dearest Sister Sue, I will love you always. The Lord God opened His doors and called you home. We will miss your smile and unconditional love.

  • David Harrell Posted October 27, 2020 1:39 PM

    I want to express my sympathy to Wanda’s family. May God give them comfort and help them through their loss of a loved one.

  • Judy Smothers Posted October 28, 2020 11:06 AM

    Sue was a sweet friend in High School. Prayers for all her family who are hurting at this time. God bless you all..

  • Rose Mosley Posted October 30, 2020 3:37 PM

    My dear sister Sue, I miss you so much. The love and laughter we shared will stay with me forever.
    Our hearts are broken over loosing you, but you are now in the hands of our heavenly Father in no more pain. Love you always, until then…

  • Laura Posted November 3, 2020 9:01 PM

    I love you so much Aunt Sue.. You are so much more to me than Aunt, you were not only my Aunt but a Mom to me, you were my friend, my confidant . I can’t believe how many times in a day I reach to call you.. How many times have I’ve wanted to run to my security blanket, you were my ride or die and you died. I’m shook, I feel broken.. Nobody can fix this.. People say “she’s in a better place”. As selfish as it sounds, I don’t care.. I want you here with me. The only saving grace to it all.. your not hurting anymore. I miss you beyond words.. I love you more than that. Thank you for loving me and always being my person.. I miss you.

  • Camryn Posted January 8, 2022 1:14 AM

    Mamaw/Sue was like a mother figure to me and Many Many other family members/family friends.
    Everywhere Mamaw went she’d find someone she knew, like how she spent almost everyday to Kroger talking to the employees and getting her “manager specials”.
    I and many others will miss her forever, cherishing the random memories we’ve been left with.

    I’ll never forget you Mamaw, I like to think that Dad is hanging out with you having fun and showing off his drums or maybe a new motorcycle like a weirdo.

    <3

  • Camryn Guffey Posted January 8, 2022 1:30 AM

    Losing people is extremely hard- I lost Grandma Newby…, Dad…, And then Mamaw/Sue…The main people I [as well as many others] was/were so close to. And it may sound selfish but i’m still just a kid- Mamaw was kind of the only mother figure i had, my mom was never around- losing Mamaw was one of the worst things to ever happen to me- i practically lived with her through the end of sickness and before. Mamaw was the person who held the family together, no matter who you are [An ex of someone in the family, a family friend, or just family] Mamaw knew how to keep everyone together as a family- And i don’t see most of my family as much as i’d like to but- Mamaw would make a promise and be there as soon as she could. I will forever admire her and all she went through yet still stayed tough.

    I love you Mamaw, i’d give anything to see your welcoming smile again someday.
    <3

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