Wilma Franks Pearce Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Wilma Franks Pearce in Magnolia, Arkansas. Wilma, born on May 27, 1927, passed away on October 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Franks Pearce to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dewey Lee Franks and Maybelle Etta Franks (Foreman); her husband Parks Dewey "Dock" Pearce; her brother Leo Franks (Dorothy); and her sister-in-law Betty Franks.

She is survived by: her children, Darrel Pearce (Becky) of Burleson, TX, Steve Pearce (Teresa) of Bastrop, LA and Marsha Bohannan (Jim) of Magnolia; her grandchildren, Bret Pearce (Payton) of Mead, OK, Shea Watkins (Joey) of Steele, MO, Courtney Polk (Brooke) of Haughton, LA, Parks Lee Pearce (Caitlyn) of Swanton, VT, Melanie Goolsby (Drake) of Plano, TX, Patrick Pearce (Kaci) of Monroe, LA and Lori-Anna Walker (Ryan) of Marion, IL; her great grandchildren, Meghan Pearce, Ethan Pearce, Hudson Pearce, Jacob Watkins, Pearce Watkins, Peyton Polk, Madeline Polk, Charlize Pearce, Ashley Pearce, Brooks Pearce, Stella Goolsby, Charlotte Goolsby, Parker Pearce, Kennedy Pearce, Bentley Pearce and Jaxon Walker; her grandson Adam Bohannan (Misty); her great grandchildren, Blake Bohannan and Max Bohannan; her grandchild Kerry Lamkin; her great grandchildren, Cason Lamkin and Harrison Lamkin; her brother Bo Franks (Alene) of Macedonia; and her sister-in-law DevaNell Pearce Kilpatrick of Springhill, LA. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Macedonia Baptist Church (762 AR-160, Magnolia, AR 71753). A celebration of life was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at the Macedonia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Macedonia Cemetery Association or to Gideons International.