Tragic Loss for the Womack Family
The wife of Representative Steve Womack, a Republican from Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, just three days following President Trump’s decision to commute their son’s prison sentence.
James Phillip Womack, 38, the youngest of Rep. Womack’s three sons, was sentenced to eight years in prison in May 2024 for his involvement in distributing methamphetamine.
President Trump’s commutation allowed him to be released early based on time served. However, he will remain under supervised release for five years as part of his original sentence.
Rep. Womack expressed gratitude towards President Trump for his “gracious and thoughtful action,” stating that it enabled his son to be with family during this profoundly challenging period.
“The commutation has allowed my son to be with his family during a profoundly difficult time,” he remarked. “The president’s phone conversation with my wife and her care team made an impression that I’ll cherish forever.”
A White House official indicated that the president took into account James’s good behavior while incarcerated and the family’s health issues, including Mrs. Womack’s cancer diagnosis and her other son’s seizure disorder.
Terri Womack, who had been married to Rep. Womack for 41 years, died in hospice care on Sunday. The congressman shared this news publicly on Tuesday.
“My heart is broken and that space remains without her presence,” he stated. “I take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering in pain and is at peace evermore. Her legacy of love will live in the hearts of all who knew her.” He also expressed appreciation for the community’s support during this difficult time.
The congressman’s statement included an obituary highlighting that Mrs. Womack cherished her children and grandchildren above all else.
