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1935 Aletta 2021

Aletta Ruth Wicker

September 5, 1935 — September 19, 2021

Aletta Ruth Wicker, 86, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Rosa House Jumper. Aletta was co-owner of All Star Sporting Goods and was a member of Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included knitting, cooking, and volunteering her time at church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Franklin E. Wicker; and her son-in-law, Danny Leisure.

Survivors include her son Jerry Wicker (Patty) of Paragould; daughters, Debbie Leisure, of Paragould, Pam Diggs (Franklin), of Paragould, and Cindy Tucker (Don), of Bryant; nine grandchildren, Sarah Followell, Brandy Leisure, Brian Wicker, Josh Mitchell, Shae Murphy, Jessica Paul, Geoff Tucker, Jade Price, and Jared Price; fourteen great-grandchildren, Jonathan Followell, Colton and Chloe Thomason, Lacey Qualls, Haley and Reed Allen Murphy, Lexie Paul, Harrison and Hadley Tucker, Reagan and Kayla Wicker, Katelyn, Jacob, and Jacklyn Price; three great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tommy Jumper, of Paragould, Marvin Jumper, of Jonesboro, and Randy Jumper, of Paragould; and one sister, Patsy Childress, of Jonesboro.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral service will begin at 3:00 pm with Rev. Derrick Followell and Rev. Mary Welch officiating. Burial will follow at Loredo cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Wicker, Brian Wicker, Josh Mitchell, Wilson Paul, Randy Jumper, and Elvis Gene Gambill. Honorary pallbearers are Franklin Diggs, Don Tucker, Marvin Jumper, Tommy Jumper, Jonathan Followell, Colton Thomason, Jeff Murphy, Jade Price, Jared Price, and Geoff Tucker.

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Visitation

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church

524 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Griffin Memorial United Methodist Church

524 East Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450

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