Rosemary Sheffield, age 77, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Mobile, AL, passed from this life on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Nightingale Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born August 5, 1949, in Mobile, AL, the daughter of the late Jessie Lamar and Vera Lollar Pope.
Rosemary was a 1967 graduate of Vigor High School. She worked in retail sales most of her career. Rosemary was a member of First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia and was a volunteer for the Lighthouse Ministry. She enjoyed painting and collecting in her free time.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John L. Pope.
Survivors are three sons, Brant Matros (Karen) of Arkadelphia, Tyler Tracy of Mobile, AL and Richard Tracy (Abbie) of Frisco, TX, four grandchildren, John Franklin Matros (Shelby), Brandon Matros (Emma), Charlee Tracy and Emmett Tracy, four great-grandchildren, Luke, Benson, Blake and Maddox, one sister, Janis Savage (Donny) of Mobile, AL, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia with Bro. Jimmy Darby officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until service time Wednesday at the church.
Interment will be private.
Pallbearers are Brant Matros, Tyler Tracy, Richard Tracy, John Franklin Matros, Brandon Matros and Donny Savage.
Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Ministries, P.O. Box 396, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR. Visit http://www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
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