Obituary
Mrs. Oma B. Weaks, 91, of Trumann, departed this life on Friday December 1, 2023 at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. She was born on April 5, 1932 in Ravenden Springs, AR and had lived in Trumann most of her lifetime. She was a former employee of the Singer Company, Salant and Salant and Parker Hannifin, she loved to cook for her family and was a member of the Maple Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Weaks was the daughter of the late Will and Eva Wicker Grimes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul J. Weaks, 5 sisters and 5 brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Johnny) Blagg of Trumann and Vicky (Jerry) Stracener of Jonesboro; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday December 5, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of her life will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Dalton Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Shane Blagg, Kevin Blagg, Jeremy Stracener, Zak Stracener, Aaron Wheeler and Earnie Link. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Stracener and Johnny Blagg.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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Public/Visitation
December 5, 2023
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
December 5, 2023
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"Mrs. Oma was a very special lady. She was a very sweet caring and lovable person. She was like family to me. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need.
Cassie Doyle, BrooklandDecember 5, 2023
"Mrs.Oma was a very special person to me.She and I would talk about all kinds of different thing but the best thing s we talked about was family.She truly loved her family and friends.I will truly miss her.
Carolyn, CarawayDecember 5, 2023
"I and my family have been friends with Oma and Paul(when he was alive). She was a wonderful person, she will be greatly missed.
John Earl and Yvonne LaFarlett
John Earl, Meridian, IdahoDecember 2, 2023