Francis Derrick

On September 10th, 2023, the world lost a wonderful lady, wife, sister, and grandmother. Frances Pearl Derrick, 81, crossed over into her eternal home after a long health battle. She was born on February 17th, 1942, in Searcy, Arkansas to the late Richard Verdane Warren and Dicie Whiteside Warren. Frances married the love of her life, Larry Derrick Sr., of Brinkley, Arkansas on August 4th, 1961. They remained in Brinkley until 2020, when they moved to Wynne, Arkansas to be closer to their family. Frances worked at several businesses and factories in Brinkley. In her later years, she enjoyed working at Mid-Delta in Brinkley cooking delicious meals for the grateful senior citizens of the community. In her spare time, Frances enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, fishing with Larry, visiting with family and friends, and spending time with her grandchildren. Frances is survived by a large family, including her husband of 62 years, Larry Derrick Sr.; two children, Larry (Boots) Derrick, Jr., and Marnie (Mike) Ragsdale; three sisters, Patricia (Clarence) James, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rita (late J.L.) West, and Norma (Nick) Clayton, both of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Brittany (Burt) Sugg of Jonesboro, Kristen Derrick, of Forrest City, Derrick (Robin) Ragsdale, of Jonesboro, Tiffany Derrick, of Atlanta, Georgia, Nikki New, of Forrest City, Nathan (Sawyer) Derrick, of Colt, Alexandria Ragsdale, of Jonesboro and Luke (Kelsey) Ragsdale, of Fair Oaks; along with thirteen great-grandchildren, Hannah Derrick, William Drake, Derrick Drake, Trey New, Cayden New, Bentley Pipkin, Paisley Pipkin, James Ragsdale, Mallory Ragsdale, Madison Ragsdale, Jackson Ragsdale, Penelope Sugg, along with Leif Francis Ragsdale - who is expected soon, and a host of family and friends. She is preceded in death by one brother, Richard Warren; one sister, Mary (Jackie) Gibson; and one great-grandchild, Colton Pipkin. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 13th at Oaklawn Cemetery, Brinkley under the direction of Fowler Funeral Home, Brinkley. www.fowlerfh.com