Essie Mae Sivils

Essie Mae Sivils, 98 passed away August 7, 2013. She was a devoted Christian, and member of Lonoke Baptist Church, and a past longtime member of North Crossett First Baptist Church. Survivors include her Granddaughter, Sheila Wallace (Jimmy) of Lonoke; Grandson, Tom McCone (Jan) of Greenwood; Great-grandchildren, Jennifer Wallace-Hale, Leah Wallace-Palmer, Cara McCone-Akin and Alisha McCone- Howard; great-great-grandchildren, Anna, Jake, Hudson, Jack, Cate and Anderson. Preceding her in death was her husband, Vernon Sivils and daughter Jewell Dean Sivils McCone. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm, Thursday in Boyd Chapel, with a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 9 at First Baptist Church in North Crossett, Ark. Interment will follow in Pinewood Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke. Online guestbook, www.boydfuneralhome.net. Essie was a loving, kindhearted person with a servant's heart. There is nothing she loved more than cooking for and serving others. Her home was always open to friends and family, and there was always food cooking on the stove, and a warm friendly welcome to anyone who would like to stop by for a cup of coffee. She was also an avid fisherman in her younger years, this was evidenced by her own boat, motor and Zebco rod and reel. She also loved her family with a sacrificial love that will never be forgotten. Most of all she loved her church and her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. No doubt she will be waiting in Heaven to welcome her friends and family into Jesus loving arms.