Frances Jeanette "Mema" Weir

Frances Jeanette “Mema” Weir was born November 5, 1936 to Hubert Lemuil and Eula Mae Martindale Coward in Searcy, Arkansas. She entered her rest on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Searcy, Arkansas at the age of 86 years. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 36 years, Donald D. Weir whom she married June 16, 1957 and by her favorite uncle, Chester Coward. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth and David Waters of Searcy, Dr. Donna Mooney of Little Rock; Brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Nancy Weir of Maumell, AR; Mema to four grandchildren, Candice and husband Danny Finley of Searcy, Jordan Mooney and Madison Mooney both of Little Rock, Karmen Caylor of Judsonia; two great grandchildren, Lukas Finley of Searcy and Asher Caylor of Judsonia; she is also survived by nieces and nephews that lovingly called her Aunt Nett. Jeanette was a member of Searcy First Methodist Church. She was an active member at Searcy Methodist Choir where she sang in the choir for many years. She graduated from Searcy High School. She was a graduate of ASU Jonesboro where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, while there, she was a member of the Belles and Beaus and Phi Mu Sorority. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Murray/Fulbright Sunday School Class, Beethoven Club and long-time substitute teacher for Searcy Public Schools. Jeanette was a business owner in Searcy for many years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Searcy First Methodist Church 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2013 with Bro. Jeff Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens with Madison Mooney, Danny Finley, Scott Caylor, Lee Slusareck, Joe Colford, James Waters and Jeremy Waters serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are David Waters, Lukas Finley, Asher Caylor and all of her special friends from Providence including Carla, Misty and a dear friend Irene Gray. Memorial contributions may be made to the DAR Memorial Scholarship Fund % Deena Reynolds 3716 West Hwy 36, Searcy, AR 72143; Searcy First Methodist Choir Fund 304 North Main Street, Searcy, Arkansas 72143; Special Olympics, New Searcy Facility Area 6, 2115 Muin Street, North Little Rock, AR 72114; Sunshine School 901 Airport Loop, Searcy, AR 72143. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home, Searcy, AR (501) 268-7220

Frances Jeanette "Mema" Weir

November 5, 1936 - March 26, 2023