Wilma Jean McGrew, age 75, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, March 27, 2005.

She was born on October 7, 1929 near Glenwood, the daughter of Floyd Wright and Gurtha Vaughn Wright. On July 6, 1946, she was married to Rev. J. D. McGrew. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Howard Wright and Willard Wright; and two sisters, Bernice Tidwell and Gladys Grant.

She was a member of the Lakeview Assembly of God Church and active with the Lakeview Women’s Ministries. She was a former resident of Glenwood before moving to Hot Springs in 2000.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. J. D. McGrew of Hot Springs; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dr. Gary McGrew of Hot Springs and Randy and Georgia McGrew of Glenwood; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Regina and Gary Ryel of Bentonville and Kina and Danny Clayton of Hot Springs; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Joe Floyd and Laquita Wright of Glenwood; her sister and brother-in-law, Pairlee and John Tallant of Glenwood; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in the Lakeview Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Harold Thompson, Mike Sanders, Dan Parker and Dennis Owens officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Interment will be in the Mount Tabor Cemetery near Glenwood under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Pallbearers will be Derek McGrew, Kyle McGrew, Capt. Tim McGrew, Bennett Ryel, Lowell Clute, Gary Ryel, Danny Clayton and Josh Sharp.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lakeview Assembly of God Church, 4524 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913.

Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilma McGrew

14 Entries

Dee Mack

April 15, 2005

I was checking the Hot Springs website to look for my husband's cousin and found Ms. Wilma! I am so sorry that I was not at her service. She was such a wonderful and precious lady. I enjoyed so much all the over night visits I had in your home when we were growing up. Your family holds a very special place in my heart. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you.

Love, Bear Hugs & Angel Kisses,

Dee

Pete Austin & Family

April 7, 2005

Our sincere sympathy goes out to your family at this sad time.

Bruce and LIz Cogburn

April 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kaylee and Jana Ray

April 4, 2005

Dear Kina, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Please know that you are in our prayers. We love you!

Fran & Richard Robinson

April 1, 2005

May God's love comforting spirit surrounding you. We are continually lifting up the McGrew family in prayer.

Debby Boswell

March 30, 2005

Randy,

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother.Mom's are so precious. May God hold you close in this time of sorrow. We will be praying for you and your family.

Debby

Sharon Waites Wood

March 30, 2005

Gary and family,

I was so sorry to open the paper late Tuesday night and see that your mother had passed away. She and your dad are part of the memories I have about our senior year at Kirby..she was a sweet lady that loved her Lord and her family..I will not be able to attend the funeral but you and your family will be in my prayers. God bless...Sharon

Tammy (Massey) Stinson

March 29, 2005

Kyle

So sorry for the loss of your grandmother. My prayers are with you.

Carol & John Crowell

March 29, 2005

Dearest Regina, we are praying for you and your family at the loss of your dear, sweet mother. May you find comfort in the fond memories you have of her. God Bless.

Karli & Lisa Miller

March 29, 2005

Kina,

We were so sorry to hear about your Mother. It is difficult to lose a parent! You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers! We love you!

Darlene Killian-Partridge

March 29, 2005

Dear Gina,

I am so sorry to learn you have lost your Mom. I know you have an empty spot in your life & heart that no one else can ever fill. My sympathy to you now & in days ahead.

Dana Doster Horn

March 28, 2005

Gina, Kina, Randy, Gary:

What a blessing your mother was to anyone who knew her! She was so supportive of her family and of all our school activities when we were growing up. I know you will miss her immensely. My prayers are with you all. And Mr. J. D., please take care.

Love and prayers,

Angela Moss

March 28, 2005

So sorry to hear about Wilma. Your in my prayers.

Angela (Standridge) Moss

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