Sheila Tapley Woodle, 65, a longtime resident of Vanndale, departed this life, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. She was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Wynne, the daughter of Richard Henry and Betty Jean Caslaman Tapley.
A 1979 graduate of Cross County High School, Sheila was a homemaker who devoted the last twenty years to caring for her husband. She enjoyed playing cards and dice games, picking pecans, and, above all, spending time with family and friends. Known for her generosity, caring nature, and wonderful sense of humor, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Betty Tapley; husband, Fell “Hillbilly” Woodle; and a great-grandchild, Riggs Williams.
Survivors include four daughters, Kristie Jarrett of Vanndale, Hollie Ray of Pocahontas, Stacey (Jason) Wiley of Searcy and Mitzi (Floyd) Godair of North Little Rock; one brother, Ronald (Joy) Tapley of Searcy; Becky (Jeff) Gahr of Wynne; seven grandchildren, Lauren Clevenger, Colton Jarrett, Hailey Williams, Addi Jarrett, Kawner Kercheval, Kameron Kercheval, Ryker Marshall; and three great-grandchildren, Aubree and Judson Williams and Winsley Jarrett; her dog, Dave; and a host of other relatives and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at the Vanndale Baptist Church. Friends may visit from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial will follow in Vanndale Cemetery.
If you would like to assist the family with funeral expenses, please visit Sheila’s obituary page on our website and click on the donation button at the top of the page and follow the instructions.
Cross County Funeral Service & Crematory is privileged to handle the services for the Woodle family. 870-587-0565 www.crosscountycremationsandfuneralservice.com
