By james art Wilma Darlene Sempley, 63, of Van Buren, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at a local hospital. She was retired from Hiram Walker in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by both parents, Junior Wilburn and Anna Myrlene (Rushing) Phillips; two sisters, Patricia and Debbie Sempley; two brothers, Garland and Gary Phillips.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Joe; two stepdaughters, Sherry Lindsay of Van Buren and Cheryl Stump of Van Buren; two sisters, Tammy Powell of Van Buren and Michelle Gordon of Alma; three brothers Larry Phillips, Melvin Phillips and Marvin Phillips all of Van Buren.
The family will visit with friends and family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, 700 Jefferson Street.
Pallbearers will be Gunner Phillips, Jason Phillips, Justin Powell, Eddy Sampley, Deverick Fimpel and Daegan Fimpel.
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Wilma Darlene Sempley, 63, of Van Buren, died Monday, October 21, 2024 at a local hospital. She was retired from Hiram Walker in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by both parents, Junior Wilburn and Anna Myrlene (Rushing) Phillips; two sisters, Patricia and Debbie Sempley; two brothers, Garland and Gary Phillips.
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