Wilma Jackson

Wilma Mae Jackson, 90, of Garner, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, November 26th. She was born July 8, 1935, in Higginson, AR to the late Carl and Ella Hardin.

Wilma (“Pill”) was an intelligent, loving, and humble wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an excellent cook, serving up delicious fried okra or green beans, and enjoyed camping, reading, and spoiling her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was sometimes quiet, but always incredibly thoughtful and caring. She was a lifelong member of McRae Church of Christ.

She is survived by two grandchildren, Rachel (Matt) Perry and Kyle (Ryan) Jackson; two great-granddaughters, Baya and Opal Perry; one daughter-in-law, Rebecca Louise Jackson, her sister Joyce Alford and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Jackson, her son Steve Jackson, her daughter Becky Lynn Jackson, her parents, Carl and Ella Hardin, her siblings, Sterling, Erma Lee, Jim, Dorothy, and Johnny.

Special thanks to Kim and David Galloway for all of their love and support over the years. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com

Visitation begins at 1:00 p.m. followed by funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Burial will be in Cheek Cemetery. Online guest book at www.smithfamilycares.com.