of Little Rock, AR
May 11, 1939 - October 25, 2008
Lyda Belle Washburn, 69, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2008. She was born May 11, 1939 in Cleveland, Arkansas to the late Halley Dunsworth and Minnie Hawkins Dunsworth who preceded her in death. She was employed by Mark V. Williamson Insurance Company for ten years and was a long time member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.
She is survived by husband, Frank; daughter, Debbie Cockerham and her husband, Tim of Charlotte, North Carolina and grandchildren, Brett, Nicole and Tyler also of Charlotte; cousins, Rebecca Hogan of Marianna; Joey Moody of Russellville; Lynn Poole of Heber Springs; and Jeanne Johnson of Vancouver, Washington.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock 72209 (501) 455-5800 with Dr. Bruce Chesser officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 31510, Little Rock, AR 72209.
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51 Condolence(s)
Dee Dibal
Monday, November 3, 2008
May God grant you peace and strength during your time of loss.
Dee Dibal, Secretary
Crimson Lions Alumni Association
Sandra Tuggle Summers
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thinking of you and your family.
Debbie Hestand Barnett
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thinking of you and your family.
Judy Tuggle Pettit
Thursday, October 30, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember her from when I was in high school. Thinking of you and your family.
Madelyn Frazier
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Frank, I heard about your wife yesterday and I am so sorry for your loss. I'll remember you in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you and your family. Madelyn
John & Mary McKewen
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Frank, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I saw Lyda week before last at church and she had a big smile on her face as usual. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ralph and Tiila Relyea
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Frank,
We extend our sympathy to you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph and Tiila
Janet Hickey
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Mr. Washburn,
I am so sorry about Mrs. Washburn. She was just in our office the other day. She always gave me an update on you, because she new I thought alot of you from our days at McClellan High School. Mrs. Washburn was a beautiful lady inside and out! I know she is with her heavenly father and I pray he will wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort during this time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janet
Nurse/Dr. Richard Johnson
Doug Maslanka
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Dear Frank and Debbie,
I would like to extend to the both of you and all family members involved my deepest sympathies for the loss of Lyda Washburn. It has been truly gratifying to get to know Mr. and Mrs. Washburn over the past many Christmas Eves at the Cockerham home. Watching the same Christmas movie every year and staying up late trying to figure out how to put together toys for the kids gave me an opportunity to see the love and caring extended by the Washburn family. As I told Debbie many of the traits which Lyda embodied such as genuineness and caring will live on because Debbie possesses all of them.
Frank and Debbie, may the joyful memory of Lyda be a comfort to the both of you in the many days ahead,
Love,
Doug Maslanka
Traci Hogue
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss and will continue praying for your family.
Ruthie Holland
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Frank,
I was saddened to hear of your sudden loss.
I can see Lyda standing next to you through all of the MSM graduation ceremonies and handing you film or whatever it was you needed. What a team you made!
With my most sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ruthie Holland
Jim and Diana Edwards
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
It was such a shock to hear about the untimely passing of a friend from years ago. Please let the Holy Spirit comfort you during this tragedy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michele Rowe Pickett
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Debbie at this time. I remember all the great times at McClellan when Lyda was around. Visits at the camp ground with Papa Dean and Aunt Jewel too. I know she is visiting with Mimi now in heaven.
Joe & Gail Metcalf; David & Jessie Hawkins;
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Dear Frank & Family,
Just a note to tell you that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your precious family during this difficult time. We pray that your memories will be a sweet balm to you over the next few months and that eventually those same memories will bring sweet smiles and warm comfort to your hearts.
We so enjoyed our visit with you and Lyda. And we count it a joy to have had the opportunity to meet with you and get to know you both.
May the Holy Spirit of the ever-understanding Father grant you peace and grace as you walk through this together.
Joe & Gail
David & Jessie
Joe & Bonnie Magness
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thinking of you at this sad time
Leslie Pittman Tunnell
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Frank & Family,
Tom and I are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Washburn. I understand about such a tragedy as my mother was taken so suddenly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Belin
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I was deeply saddened by the news of Lyda's passing. I continue to keep you in my prayers.
Steve Warner
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Dear Frank,
I was saddened to hear of your wife's passing. You have been so good to me for many, many years. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely - Steve
Ed Wilson
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Lyda was our neighbor when my sister, Gail, & I were growing up in Helena. I remember Lyda as a very kind and gentle person! May she rest in peace!
Don & Barbara Jones
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Dear Frank and Deb,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this saddest of times.
Jackie Mahar
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Frank, my thought and prayer are with you always! She was a wonderful and caring woman, and she will never be forgotten! Love Always!
Bob and Sylvia Meeks
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Dearest Frank and Deb, We were so sorry to hear about Lyda. We will always remember the wonderful times we all had together.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you during this time.
Love , Bob and Sylvia
Sue Clayton
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Frank and Family
May the Lord grant your family peace and comfort during this time of grief. Lyda was a wonderful person and truly a Christian. She will be missed by all whose path she crossed during her life on earth.
Chris Pipkins
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Mr. Washburn,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Debbie and the rest of your family during this time of loss.
Judy Langford
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Mr. Washburn, Debbie and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you with comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Philip McGuire
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Frank, I sure am sorry about your wife. One of your many pal's from Eagle Hill.
Tim Cole
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Mr Washburn, I am sorry for your loss I will be praying for you
Catherine Munn
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Because Mary has the "Cockerham's" as a second family, I am blessed. My heart goes out to you and I wish I could alleviate some of your sadness and pain. Please let me do something for you when you return, even if it is to just sit with you.
Love to you,
cat (mary's mom)
Mary Munn
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Frank and Debbie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you both.
Mary
Larry Plumlee Family
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
We were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Lyda. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jerry Ball
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Frank and family, I can't tell you how saddened I was to hear about Lyda'a death. Frank, I am truly sorry for you. Just know you will have alot of support from your Geyer Springs family. Jerry Ball
D. L. and Joey
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Frank, Debbie, Tim, Brett, Brooke, and Tyler: We are still in shock over Lyda's death and plan to see you Thursday. We loved her so very much and know you will miss her deeply. Please know that our prayers are with you and remember how much she loved her family. We love you, too.
Keith & Pauline Sturch
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
We have fond memories of Lyda being so helpful while we served on the photography boards together. Her smile and kindness will not be forgotten. May God hold you all close.
Denise Lansford
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Frank and Debbie,
I was so sad to hear about Lyda's passing. I have very fond memories of her while growing up in Little Rock. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Love,
Denise Lansford
Tim Gunter
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The thoughts and prayers of the University of Arkansas Band family are with you. May God grant you the comfort and peace that is beyond all understanding.
Janice Stanford
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Frank - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rosalie and Lando Patton
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Frank and Debbie,
Just wanted you to know how very much Lyda will be missed. She was the heart and soul of our Sunday School class. Whenever there was a need of any kind, she was the first to respond. Her precious smile and warm heart will be missed. I pray that all the good memories and God's loving arms will bring comfort to you. Love, Rosalie
David and Debbie Kelm
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Frank,
We love you and Lyda so very much and are deeply sorry to hear about your loss of this special lady. The only comfort is in the Lord and knowing that Lyda is in a much happier place waiting for you and Debbie and the rest of her dear family and friends. We have so many fond memories. Our prayers and love are going out for you. David and Debbie Kelm
Dale Marlow
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Frank and family, I will be with you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Dale Marlow and Family
Jane Brown
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Lyda some years ago and she was such a sweet and wonderful person.Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Halbrook
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dear Frank and Debbie,
I got to know Lyda WAY BACK in the 50s - she/family lived across the street from my grandmother. She always had a gorgeous smile and sweet spirit. I will miss her sitting one pew up and one seat over from me on Sunday mornings. I certainly lift you and all your family up to the Lord at this time.
Much love,
Linda Halbrook
Janet Williams
Monday, October 27, 2008
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. I remember seeing Lyda attend many music events and thinking about how supportive she was of you and your endeavors. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sean Carrier
Monday, October 27, 2008
I was very sorry to hear the news of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sean Carrier
Cheryl Williams House
Monday, October 27, 2008
Frank--You and Debbie probably don't remember me, but I did my practice teaching in 1968 under Lyda at West Memphis High School. Then I taught with her for about three years before ya'll moved to Mabelvale. I always thought it was a real shame that she never taught again because she was so good at it. I am in my 40th year of teaching--all at West Memphis--so she was a real inspiration to me. I am so sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nel/Eldon
Monday, October 27, 2008
We share your sadness in losing a wonderful wife and Mother. Her faith in the church will be remember by all and rewarded as she goes on to her new life.
Nel and Eldon
Joe Burns
Monday, October 27, 2008
Frank and Debbie,
I am very sorry to hear about Lyda. Please know that you are in our prayers. I have so many fond memories of our families from the days when we were younger. Take care and may God bless each of you,
Joe and Heather Burns
Phil and Pat Burns
Monday, October 27, 2008
Dea Frank
You know what a wonderful person she was. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Please know that you and Debbie have our deepest sympathy.
Paula and Wayne Smith
Monday, October 27, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.LYDA WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
Ted Herrman
Monday, October 27, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you and keep you and your family comforted during this difficult time.
Mike & Kandi Croom
Monday, October 27, 2008
Frank,
Mike and I are holding your family in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. We like to think back to the 'good old days' when we were in NLR and you and Lyda Belle were in LR band directing. Those truly were good days. Please take care,
Mike & Kandi Croom
Greg and Sotonya Gordey
Monday, October 27, 2008
Your family is in our prayers. Frank has been a blessing, inspiration and mentor to us for years. I sat and talked to several orchestra members at church Sunday...I heard nothing but praise for Lyda. Her life was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. I am sure that the angels in Heaven are rejoicing to have her with them. Please do not hesitate to ask for anything you might need. Prayers are a given!
Greg and Sotonya