Wilma Jean Slinkard
Age 89, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born August 3, 1933 in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the daughter of Claude and Lucille (Bailey) Flanagan.
Jean Slinkard was the epitome of southern hospitality even when she was venturing across the country with her family. Anyone fortunate enough to visit her at home knows she always welcomed anyone who crossed the threshold and would be sure to offer you something to eat… often something she had made from scratch. Everyone left Jean’s home with a full heart and a full belly. She lived a full life surrounded by those she loved and was always quick to say how proud she was of her family. Over the course of her life, she lived across the United States from Norfolk, Virginia, to Orange County, California, and from Detroit, Michigan, to Alvin, Texas. Jean loved to tell how while living in California, she could take her kids from snow in the mountains to the beach only a few more miles away, all in one day! She worked in several different occupations including a lamp factory, doing upholstery work, and working alongside her husband in various ventures. For almost forty years, she worked at Hogeye, Inc., only retiring at the young age of 83! Her family and friends cherish all the wonderful memories they have and are grateful for every moment shared with Jean. Her greatest legacy is her family and her love of cooking, which she shared with so many.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold "Tobe" Slinkard, her parents, and her siblings.
Survivors include one daughter Suzanne Lentz of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; three sons Jeff Slinkard (Ava) of Lincoln, Arkansas, Cliff Slinkard (Niki) of Hogeye, Arkansas, and Toby Slinkard (Susan) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; nine grandchildren Zack Lentz, Summer Rechenmacher, Kyle Slinkard, Casey Slinkard, Laura Doyle, Avery Findahl, Nick Slinkard, Savannah Slinkard and Sophia Slinkard; ten great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 5:00-7:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Nick Slinkard, Casey Slinkard, Damon Slinkard, Zack Lentz, Lance England and Avery Findahl.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 Longview Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703 or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.