of Brookland, AR
March 8, 1925 - September 5, 2020
Velma Faye Futrell, 95, of Brookland, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at The Springs of Jonesboro. She was born on March 8, 1925 in Jonesboro to William (Bill) and Ethel Marie (Shelton) Cox. Velma was a member of the Brookland Methodist Church. She was a lifelong farmer and also retired from G. E. She was the Cattlemans Association treasurer and also enjoyed gardening.
Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bennie Futrell; brother, William Thomas and sisters, Ruby Pierce and Sylvia Hedger.
Survivors include; son, Benny (Sandra) Futrell; daughter, Lenita Beasley; grandchildren, Payton (Sarah) Futrell, Ashley Yeager, Kim (Clint) Schoolfield; great grandchildren, Presley Schoolfield, Benny Casen Futrell and Hayeslee Futrell; sisters Opal Verneda Brown, Lena Mangrum; Companion and best friend, Dalton (Dugan) Davis.
Funeral service will be Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 2:00 pm with Rick Hathcoat officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Log Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Payton Futrell, Mike Huffman, Donald Huffman, Terry Williams, Kyle Downs and Levi Thornton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton (Dugan) Davis, Larry Pittman and also her beloved great grandchildren, Presley Schoolfield, Benny Casen Futrell and Hayeslee Futrell.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until time of service.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance while observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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6 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Childress
Thursday, September 10, 2020
My heart and prayers go out to you all. Ms. Futrell was such a sweet lady and will be missed by so many.
Jane Stewart Burford
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
So sorry to hear the sad news
of Aunt Velma's passing. We all just loved to visit with her when we came to Grandmaws.Great memories of your family.Love you all🌹Jane
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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Hoping comfort can be drawn from knowing that your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many during this difficult time.
Jennifer Williams Moreno
Sunday, September 6, 2020
So sad to hear of your passing. I loved you so much. I know you are rejoicing in heaven and happier than ever. Praying for your family during this difficult time. You have always been such a special lady to me and I will not ever forget you. Love you, Jenny
Debbie Whitney
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Benny & Lenita and Family,
Velma was a wonderful lady and I was blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God has another beautiful voice in his heavenly choir now.
Theri Brooksp
Sunday, September 6, 2020
I was so saddened to read your Mother had passed away. I only met her one time years ago but she was a lovely lady. May precious memories be with you and comfort you.