P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Willie Jean Sawyer
June 27, 1954 - September 21, 2025

Willie Jean Sawyer

Send Flowers Send Flowers
Mrs. Willie Jean Sawyer ''Jean'' was the second oldest child, born June 27, 1954, in Drew County, Arkansas to James Daniels and Eula Mae Green Daniels. She departed this life in the early morning of September 21, 2025. Jean gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Holy Divine Spiritual Church in Lacey, Arkansas where she served as an usher. She attended school in Lacey and later received her GED. She was employed by Burlington Industries for twenty-two years and later a caregiver for the elderly. Jean was united in holy matrimony July 17, 1971, to Robert Roy Sawyer and of this union two children were born. She enjoyed caring for her flower garden, but her true passion was cooking for her family and friends. It brought her great joy to feed anybody that came for a visit.

Jean leaves to cherish her precious memories, a daughter, Peggy Everett (Leo, Jr.); a son, Bobby Sawyer both of Monticello, AR; three bonus sons, Daryle Daniels, Sr., Rickey Daniels (Alveria), Clarence Daniels, Sr. (Wanda) all of Fountain Hill, AR; siblings, Atlean Riley, John Daniels (Deborah), Damon Daniels (Linda) all of Lacey, AR, Lisa Bell of Wilmar, AR; two grandchildren, Dominic Sawyer of Bonneterre, MO and LeNesha Everett of North Little Rock, AR; two aunts, Onnie Lee Daniels and Georgia Green both of Monticello, AR; sister in laws, Mary Childress of Crossett, AR, Carolyn Simmons of Florida, Barbara Wesley (Bruce), Cheryl Wilson of Detroit, MI, and Gracie Sawyer of Monticello, AR; a bonus brother in law, Henry George Daniels (Jessie); special niece, Cindy Robinson (Denver); special friends, Rose Foster (Troy), Mildred Thomas, Pam Lambert, Shirley Duckworth, Cheryl Collins, Lula Harden (Henry), and the Thompson Family, Shelvis, Gerald (Evelyn Faye), Angela and Lisa (Randy); as well as a host of bonus grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Roy Sawyer; special friend, Henry Porter Daniels; her father, James Daniels; mother, Eula Mae Daniels; sister, Freda Brock; brothers, Roy Lee Daniels and James Leron Daniels; nephew, Melvin Riley; bonus son Clark Simpson; and bonus daughter, Martha Simpson.

A wake will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Lacey Cemetery. You can sign Jean's guestbook here on her page.

    Print Obituary
Visitation
Visitation
Friday, September 26, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
Map & Directions

Service
Funeral Services
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
Map & Directions

Interment
Lacey Cemetery
Lacey New Hope Road
Drew County, AR  71655
Map & Directions

Condolences(10)

  1. Sherry O'Neill -Rawls
    Atlean & family, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Those were some good days working at Burlington, weren't they.
  2. Denise OrrMoore
    Peggy, Sending my Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying 🙏🏻 for your comfort during this difficult time. Much ❤️ Class of "91"
  3. Peggy Orr
    Peggy and family of Sister Willie Jean, it was a pleasure knowing your mom. She always greeted everyone with a smile. She will truly be missed. Praying for your strength and endurance during this difficult time.
  4. Rachel Talley
    Peggy and the family so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.You’re in our thoughts and prayers🙏🏼
  5. Kendra Ridgell Nolen
    Ms Willie was a sweetheart. She was like a second mother to me. When we always met up usually at Walmart we always talked and always ended it with I love you. She will be missed by me. Peggy you will always be my sister. You and Bobby have my prayers. I love you all
  6. Lois Burgess
    A wonderful lady and a great neighbor, you will be missed
  7. Jackie Robinson and Carolyn Deshazer
    Peggy and family. We are sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
  8. Melanie Rawls
    Peggy you have my sincere condolences and prayers to you and the Daniels family
  9. Barbara Milburn
    I’m so sorry for your loss; praying for your comfort.🙏
  10. Phyllis (, piper,buckmaster
    So sorry for your family loss sending prayers

Video Keepsake

Send Flowers

It's never too late to send flowers.