LaRue Heflin Faulkner Obituary (1931

LaRue Heflin Faulkner, 79, of Russellville, went home on March 28, 2011 while surrounded by her beloved family. The daughter of Jett and Tempie Lois Scott Heflin, she was born October 29, 1931 in Russellville. She was a member of the 1950 class of Russellville High School. She married her hero and best friend, H.M. "Baldy" Faulkner on January 27, 1950. LaRue worked as a reading aide with the Russellville Public Schools. She believed firmly in education and encouraged her children and grandchildren in their educational pursuits. She was loved for her gentle and encouraging spirit. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers, Grady, Dale, and Aubrey Heflin. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, H.M. Baldy Faulkner, Russellville; 2 daughters, Cindy Chaffin & husband Mike, Russellville, Linda Boyd & husband Dennis, Russellville; 4 grandchildren, Nathaniel Chaffin & fiance' Lisa Johnson, Russellville, Andrew Chaffin, Russellville, Kelsey Cox and husband Jerome, Springdale, Kirsten Boyd, Bentonville; great grandchildren Savannah Chaffin and Andi Johnson both of Russellville; a sister, Freda Schlickelman, Texarkana, Arkansas. Funeral will be at 10:00AM, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Humphrey Chapel. Dr. Steve Mosley will officiate. Burial will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, on Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cumberland Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 1200 North Arkansas Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801. Actove Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Chaffin, Andrew Chaffin, James Heflin, Joe Heflin, Charles Oates, and Dr. David Oates. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Women's Ministry members. The family would like to thank Janet Wiley and Jayme Cauddell with ADH Hospice for all the care and support they have shown. PDF Printable Version