Mrs. Sullivan was born in the Rye community the daughter of Clyde and Esker (Adair) Wright on November 8, 1924. She was the loving wife of the late Reverend Homer Sullivan for 64 years. Adored mother of C.L. Sullivan (Kim) of Columbia Tennessee and John D. Sullivan who preceded her in death. Cherished grandmother of Kathy (Tom) Spirito of Mount Juliet, TN, Jennifer (Bill Castleman) George of Ludlow, KY. David Sullivan of Baltimore, MD and Beth Deprow of Dyserburg, TN.
Mrs. Sullivan is survived by her sister Syble Vinson and brother Daymon Wright both of Rye, Ar. Along with three great grandchildren Matt, Nik and Brandon, her daughter in law, Linda King of Ripley, TN and a special nephew, Gene Sullivan. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and extended church family and friends.
In addition to raising her two sons, Mrs. Sullivan was a beautician for most of her career, but what she considered to be her real role was witnessing for the Lord's work. She served in several roles in many churches that her husband pastored in the Indiana area. Most often Sunday School teacher, pianist and organist. She loved singing and worshiping through music especially when singing with her family.
Services will be at 2:00 PM at Enon Missionary Baptist on Friday November 17, 2017 and visitation will be Thursday at Stephenson Dearman Funeral home in Monticello Arkansas from 5-7 pm. Pallbearers will be Matt O'Whene, Nik George, Brandon George, DeWayne Wright, Bruce Wright, and Tom Spirito. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Daymon Wright, Keith Wright, Jeff Wright, Mark Vinson, Carlton Wright, Jeremy Vinson and Bill Castleman.
She will be missed greatly by all that knew and loved her. In honor of her memory, the family requests any memorials be made in her name to the Enon Missionary Baptist Church in Rison, Ark.
Condolences(6)
Frankie Coker
ElDorado, AR Friday, November 17, 2017 Always a good neighbor and friend who I have known since I was 13 years old.Michael Courtney
Hot Springs National Park, AR Thursday, November 16, 2017 My condolences to the family. May light perpetual shine on her!Keith and Sandra Wright
Rison, AR Thursday, November 16, 2017 Prayers for the family during this time. I always enjoyed hearing Aunt Virginia sing with Aunt Syble and Mark at church. Good memories.Ray & Donna Owens
South Bend, IN Thursday, November 16, 2017 We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mom. May your memories give you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow. Dad & I are sending love and prayers.Carole & Owen Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Kathy, please accept our condolences to your entire family on the loss of your loved one. May the Lord give each of you peace and comfort.Love,
Carole & Owen
Sue Curry Hollis
Vilonia, AR Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Alzheimer's steals our loved ones much to soon.Virginia was truly an example of a Christian she will
Be missed by all who knew her.