of Prairie Grove, AR
October 14, 1933 - March 15, 2016
Mary Lou Hale Baughman, 82, of Prairie Grove, died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The daughter of Troy Evans ''Red'' and Clara Gladys (Walker) Hale was born on October 14, 1933, in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her father, her mother, and her husband.
She moved with her mother and sister to Harrison, Arkansas at a young age. It was there that she met and married her late husband, Clifford Baughman, on March 11, 1950. The couple resided on their small farm in Harrison until his passing.
Mary loved traditional gospel, bluegrass, and folk music. She taught herself how to play piano and autoharp by ear and played music in the area throughout her life. In particular, she played with the Melody Music Makers and Saturday nights at the North Arkansas College.
Mary was a dedicated member of the community. She had served as a 4-H leader and was very active in Grubb Springs Baptist Church. She and Clifford worked together in their tole painting business, Backwoods Tole, spending many years selling their paintings at Silver Dollar City and War Eagle Craft Fairs, amongst others. She established Ye Ole House for local craftsman of Boone County and the surrounding area.
Mary is survived by her son, Paul Baughman and her daughter Patti Erwin, both of Fayetteville; her brothers, Robert Hale and Vernon Hale of Dutch Mills, Arkansas; her sister Willa Dean Villines, of Dearborn, Missouri; her grandchildren, Matthew Reid and Stacia Baughman, of Fayetteville, AR; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation was Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral was Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Moore and Matthew Reid officiating.
Pallbearers were Matthew Reid, Alan Reid, John Erwin, Bob Dillon, Wayne Hale and Larry Chatterton.
Burial was in Milam Cemetery, Silver Valley Road, Harrison.
Sorry to here about your loss
Paul,
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Mary was always so friendly and wearing a big smile, she will be missed by all who knew her.
Paul,
I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. I will be praying for you and your family to have peace and comfort at this very sad time.
Lisa Faulkner
Paul, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Paul and Patti, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We will miss our sweet Aunt Mary and will always remember her love for you both, her grandkids, her hats and her music. Now she is with Uncle Cliff, making her beautiful music to our Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven. ----your cousin Nancy and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you all. May God give you strength, comfort, peace and love,.
Patti & Paul sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My condolences to you both.
Dear Paul, Patti Sue, We are so sadden to hear about your mother's passing. Sending our thoughts, prayers and love your way.