March 14, 1950 – April 12, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Warr, 76, of Center, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Center.
Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Shaw, Jeff Wilburn, and Sister Melba Rodgers officiating. Interment followed at Old Salem Cemetery in Center.
Born March 14, 1950, in Shelby County, Liz is the daughter of Clifton James Wilburn and Cora Lanelle Nichols Wilburn. She spent her life working in law enforcement, where she served as the rst female deputy in Shelby County as well as the rst female Justice of the Peace. Liz also served as City Judge for Joaquin and Timpson. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and shing, spending time with family, and attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities and events.
She is survived by her daughters, Pam and husband, Larry Weaver, of Center, Penny Sowell of Center, and Paula Haley of Center; grandchildren, Lindsey Weaver, Weston Sowell, Lainey Ford and husband, Jordan, Gema Haley, Noah Haley and wife, Angel; great-grandchildren, Chesney Davis, Clint Davis, Tennyson Weaver, Sarah Haley, Paisley Ford, Landry Ford, and Maverick Ford; sister-in-law, Helen Warr Windham of Center; brother, Jeff Wilburn and wife, Vicky, of Center; sisters, Judy Oates of Keachie, Louisiana,and Suzanne and husband, Eddie Edwards, of Emory; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by husband, Jimmy Warr; grandson, Clint Weaver; parents, Cliff Wilburn and Cora “Sissy” Nichols Wilburn; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Velt and Joyce Warr; and special cousin, Becky “Jane” Nichols Hudnall.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Tennyson Weaver, Jeff Wilburn, and Larry Weaver.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsons.com.