Barbara Lee McCorkle

Barbara Lee Wilkins McCorkle, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, September 17, 2015. She was born on June 1, 1940 in Little Rock to the late William "Flake" Wilkins and Clora Dorsey Wilkins. Barbara was a 30-year resident of Benton and lifelong resident of Central Arkansas. Barbara is predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Gene and Dennis; and three sisters, Geneva Wilkins Williams, Sharon Wilkins Scott, and Mona Wilkins Baggett. Barbara is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jerry Melvin McCorkle; her son, David (Carla); her daughter, Karen (Ken); her grandsons, Dustin and Clayton; and her beloved dog and companion, Toby. She is also survived by three brothers Jerrell, Larry, and Mike as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Barbara was also blessed with a special caregiver, Maddie Hall, who she thought of as one of her own and referred to as "My Maddie". Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, September 21, 2015 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 (501) 455-5800 with Bro. Vince Crawford officiating. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 3-5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be made to the Humane Society of Saline County. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.