Abuna Ann Wildrick Tharpe, age 78, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on September 17, 2026. She was born in Smithville, Arkansas on November 27, 1947 to Virgil Leon and Lorene Wildrick.

Abuna is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Audrey Wildrick and Louise Opal Wildrick, and her niece Sarah Lynn Wildrick.

She is survived by two sons Bobby Franklin Tharpe (Kimberly) and Randle Lynn Tharpe (Desiree); granddaughters Madison Lee-Ann Gray, Zoe Brianna Tharpe, and Lexi Rhianna Tharpe; great-grandson River Lee Gray; siblings Judy Wildrick, Virgil (Butch) Wildrick, Nancy Weigand, and Kurt Weigand; nieces and nephews Mike Loyd, Robert Loyd, Vicki Lotd, Shannon Parent, Randie Lynn Galloway, J.R. Robertson, Tabitha Lynn Baker, Chance Gray, Zack Saunders, Ann Shelby, and Beth Campbell; along with many great-nieces and nephews.

Abuna loved every human regardless of race, religion, or creed. She was a true child of God and care for all. She will be deeply missed.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com