Sarah Arvella McCroskey, a longtime resident of Henryetta, died Dec. 16, 2017 in Henryetta at the age of 90. She was born May 23, 1927 in Stoney Point, Arkansas to Harvey & Mae Snow. She married James M. McCroskey June 15, 1942 in Henryetta. She worked as a nurses aide for many years at Henryetta Hospital, Bono Nursing Home, and Fountain View Manor.
She is preceded in death by one brother and four sisters, a grandson, Joseph McCroskey, Jr., and her husband James M. McCroskey.
She is survived by three sons: Joseph D. McCroskey & wife Joyce of Crowley, Texas, Larry W. McCroskey of Cordell and Gary McCroskey of Henryetta; grandchildren: Cheryl Sheldnight, Bridget McCroskey, Lyndsey Mayes, Elizabeth McCroskey, James MCCroskey, Jimmy McCroskey and Jonathan McCroskey; 13 great grandchildren; also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 18 and 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 19 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Westlawn Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Sevelle officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.