Sadie Dillard

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Mrs. Sadie Cleo Dillard, 88, of Osceola, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Memphis. Born December 7, 1927 in Blue Mountain, Mississippi to Arlen and Margaret Newcomb, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Osceola and retired factory worker.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dillard is preceded in death by her husband James Dillard; two sisters: Arline Newcomb and Beulah Ellison; and one brother: Jimmy Newcomb.

Mrs. Dillard leaves behind her only son: Charles (Connie) Dillard of Osceola;

Three daughters: Earlene Duncan of Osceola; Margaret (Joe) Mattson of Searcy; Ruby (Bobby) Leathers of Osceola;

Ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren;

Four brothers: Joe Newcomb; Charlie Newcomb; Ernie Newcomb; and, Jonny Newcomb.

Visitation will be held at the Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola from 12-2 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016, with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be held at the Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/osceola.