Pearlie Elvira Weems

Pearlie Elvira Weems, age 98, a resident of Foreman, died Tuesday, August 5, 2003 at her home.

She was born May 22, 1905 in Little River County. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening.

Mrs. Weems was preceded in death by her parents: William and Polly Tipton Whisenhunt; two sons: Edward Friend and Thurman Weems.

She is survived by one daughter: Neva Dell Smith of Foreman; one son: Glenn Friend of Sacramento, California; two brothers: Melvin Whisenhunt and Elmer Whisenhunt, both of Foreman; five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Weems will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2003 in the Campground Cemetery with Leon Knitz, minister officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.