Wilma Matchett

By submitted, 03/31/19 10:36 AM

Mrs. Wilma Matchett, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at a local nursing home.  She was born in Grandfield, Oklahoma on October 12, 1931 to William Hershel and Mattie Elizabeth Clark Taylor.  She was a member First United Methodist Church and a former member of the Hempstead County Home Extension Club.  Mrs. Matchett was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her friends always thought of her as so sweet, kind and very helpful to anyone in need. She is predeceased by her parents, a son Tommy Matchett, and a sister Barbara Ann Taylor.

Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Mr. Thomas Matchett, a son Michael Matchett, two daughters; Linda Miller and Judy Legg,  a brother Roger Clark Taylor wife Janie, two sisters, Pat Brumfield (Terry) and Lena Farley, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service, 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, visitation one hour before service at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Puckett officiating.  Private burial to follow.  Arrangements are with BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director. Online guest registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com