of Benton, AR
August 7, 1921 - November 25, 2012
An amazing woman, Sunny Fraleigh Red, age 91, of Benton joined her Savior early Sunday morning November 25, 2012. She was born August 7, 1921 in North Little Rock. Sunny had the opportunity to celebrate this Thanksgiving with all five of her grandchildren and most of her 10 great-grandchildren. She had a full life well lived. She was a LPN who worked many years in the offices of Drs. Ashby, Hogue, and Thorn. She showed her love for people by her dedicated service to her church and community.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Willard Red; parents, Ann Lindsey (Fraleigh) and Ed Goose, and siblings, Rosanne Wheeler, Lindsey Fraleigh, and Charles Fraleigh.
She is survived by her sister Charlotte Tremor Ashcraft; daughters, Sue Red Bryant (Larry) and Linda Red Everett, and grandchildren Richard Larry "Trey" Bryant III, Craig Daniel Bryant, Brad Burleson Bryant, Renee Everett Steed, and Dwight Allen Everett.
In 1974 she helped organize Old Fashion Day which raises matching federal funds to benefit the Senior Adult Center. Sunny was appointed Director of the Saline County Senior Adult Center during the period when a bond issue was being proposed for the construction of a new building. She was instrumental in the passage of that bond issue. She served as the Director of the Center of Arkansas from 1976 to 1986. Sunny was named Outstanding Senior Adult Center Director for the State of Arkansas in 1982 and was crowned Queen of the 34th annual Old Fashion Day celebration in 2008. Mrs. Red was an Assistant State Director for AARP from 1986-1990. In 1992 she was Chairman of the 1st Annual Miles For Meals Walk. She was appointed to the Arkansas State Social Work Licensing Board and served from 1992-1998. Sunny was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Benton and a member of the T.E.L. Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m November 27, 2012 at Selph Hall at First Baptist Church in Benton.
Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Rick Grant at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at First Baptist Church with interment to follow at New Rosemont Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Tremor, Kevin Steed, Jim Wheeler, Gary Burris, Trey Bryant, Craig Bryant, Brad Bryant, Dwight Everett, and Robert Edwards.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ridgewood for their loving care and compassion.
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21 Condolence(s)
Joneva Nicholson
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Beautiful Christian Lady ---
Opal Wynn Johnson
Friday, November 30, 2012
Mama Red was a special influence in my younger life. She and Daddy Red took in a group of us college girls doing our student teaching and treated us like we were their own!!! My life is richer because she was a part of it!!!! Thinking of you, Sue and Linda!!!!
Mary Pickett
Thursday, November 29, 2012
My fonest & best memories of Ouachita is my time spent with Mama Red & Papa.Words fail to say what they have meant to me & my kids. They touched so many lives. The memorial service was a great tribute to a wonderful Christian lady. Sue & Linda we can't let this stop here-she would want us to continue.
Trevor Huntsman
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Mrs. Red was what I would call a perfect patient. For the reason that she had a list of everything she needed done at one time whenever her caregiver was there. She never called out for anything, not because she was afraid to or didn't want to bother the staff but just simply because she didn't need anything. I was always greeted with a smile whenever I was graced with her presence, and showed the same respect in return. She has a wonderful family who i enjoyed getting to know throughout her visitations at SMH. I know she is on to bigger better things now, and is watching over each and everyone of us, as we wish she would.
Brenda Lisenbey Haney
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Linda, my thoughts are with you. You and I made a few trips to Ridgewood to see our mom's, didn't we? My mom passed away in March, and Judy Smith's mom recently, now yours. We were all regulars at the NH. May God give you grace and peace. Brenda Lisenbey Haney
Margaret Robertson
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
My condolences to the family of a dear lady. She was 'Mama Red' to me. She will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you all. Love you.
Lisa "Cing" Cingolani, P.T.,M.S.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Dear Sue and family,
I loved Mrs. Red dearly and I always looked forward to her stays at the hospital. I admired her and we loved to talk "medical shop". I can thank Mrs. Red for helping me be a better physical therapist. She was good cvaluator of my technique.
Mrs. Red set a excellant example to the world on how to raise a devoted family.
I am blessed to have know Mrs. Sunny Red and I will miss her dearly. I just know she and God are playing cards and she is winning.:),
Anne Packebush
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Dear Sue, Linda and Families,
Danny and I extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Weren't we blessed to have Christian parents that set the examples for our lives? I'll always treasure having known your mom and dad and seeing them at church.
God's Blessings,
Danny and Anne Packebush
Ann & PAul Chanasue
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Dear Sue
Paul and I would like to send our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
I am so glad that she was surrounded with her family,especially her grands and great grands. Her immediate family was so dedicated to her in all her
I'll health, and it was so wonderful that she played cards to the end.
We will be thinking of you and yours,
Love Ann
Ann & PAul Chanasue
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Dear Sue
Paul and I would like to send our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace.
I am so glad that she was surrounded with her family,especially her grands and great grands. Her immediate family was so dedicated to her in all her
I'll health, and it was so wonderful that she played cards to the end.
We will be thinking of you and yours,
Love Ann
Robert & Judy Young
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunny was such a pleasant person and always smiling! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Robert & Judy Young
Robert & Judy Young
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunny was such a pleasant person and always smiling! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Robert & Judy Young
Robert & Judy Young
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunny was such a pleasant person and always smiling! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Robert & Judy Young
Angela Roberts
Monday, November 26, 2012
Ms. Sunny was truly an "Angel". Her beautiful smile will shine through all of us. I always addressed her as Ms. Sunny and everytime she would say "Just call me Sunny". No matter how bad she felt she always had a beautiful smile and a kind word. Our prayers are with the family. May God guide you all through the next few days and all the days after.
Christie Drennan
Monday, November 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Sunny's family. What an absolute joy and blessing it has been having her in my life. She truly will be missed by many. Mrs Red will forever have a special place in my heart. May God Bless each and every one of her loved ones.
Vernon Red Jr.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Our deepest Sympathy for the family. I remember Sunny and Willard from my youth days while visiting my aunt and uncle, Mary and Harley Red in Mabelvale. Sunny and Willard were both such nice people. In Christ Vernon and JoAnna Red
Deborah Lawrence
Monday, November 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Richard Mills
Monday, November 26, 2012
Oh, Linda & Sue,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ms Sunny's passing. She was such an example of kindness & gentleness! I am so comforted by the fact that I know in my heart that she's celebrating! Celebrating with your dad! Please know that our family is praying that you feel a comfort and peace that only the Lord can supply. Love, Richard & family
Mildred Bradford
Monday, November 26, 2012
Linda and Sue,
My deepest sympathies, I was so sorry to see this. Your
mother was such a beautiful lady, and,. she raised two
daughters with the same graciousness.
Love,
Mildred
Doris
Sunday, November 25, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss, may your hearts find peace and comfort in knowing that soon, all suffering and death will be no more -Revelations 21:3, 4.
Saline Memorial 5th floor staff
Sunday, November 25, 2012
To the family of Mrs. Red,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you during this time.
Thank-you for allowing us to care for her during her times of illness, we were so truly blessed to be able to.
Keep tight and always share the special memories of her and they will carry you thru the hard times.