Virginia McCool

Virginia "MeMe" McCool, 85, of Sherwood began her life on August 13, 1925 in Monroe County, Arkansas. Married G.W. McCool, Jr. and moved to Sherwood to raise their family. They enjoyed traveling, camping, and spending time with friends and family at Lake Atkins. She was a devoted, caring wife and mother and a loving "MeMe" to many. She loved to cook, sew and do crafts. She retired from Sherwood Elementary School as a cafeteria manager and was a long time member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church. She'll be forever loved and remembered by husband of 67 years, G.W.; daughter, June, husband Joe Owen; daughter, Gail, husband James Blucker; grandchildren, Danny Owen, wife Lisa; Vicki McCourt, husband Keith; Christa Darr, husband Roger; MiChelle Moore. Treasured great-grandchildren Timothy and Zachary McCourt, Riley and Samantha Darr, Emily Moore. Extended family, sister-in-law, Laverne Shepherd, brother-in-law, Kenny Boyle, Cecy King and son David Grisham and generations of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly. She left this world on May 12, 2011 to reunite in heavenly rest with her son Wayne McCool, mother, Hazel Shepherd, father Lugene Shepherd, sister Jerliene Boyle, and brothers Millard and Frank Shepherd. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.