of Marshall, AR
February 24, 1926 - April 17, 2021
Ida Mae Schrand, age 95 of Marshall, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at her home. She was born in Marshall, Arkansas on February 24th, 1926 to Ulysses S. Blackwood and Sarah O. McKinney Blackwood.
She was a retired homemaker and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. Ida had a heart for the Lord. She enjoyed singing and being around people. Family was very important to her and she loved them all dearly. Ida enjoyed being outside and liked working in her flowers and garden. She also loved traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Martin Cossey and wife Lesley of Elm Springs and Stevie Cossey of Prairie Grove; one daughter, Karen Ragland of Marshall; eleven grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Ida is preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses and Sarah Blackwood; three brothers, Clifton Blackwood, Clifford Blackwood and Clayton Blackwood; two sons, James Edwin Cossey and Ray Gene Cossey; and one grandchild, Melissa Lee Cossey.
Funeral services for Ida Mae will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 20th, 2021 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Darin Holliman officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 till 2:00 PM preceding the service. Friends and family will serve as bearers. Honorary bearers will be Martin Cossey and Steve Cossey. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery.
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10 Condolence(s)
Robin Smith
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss.
Leyon Bratton
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
So sorry.
Brenda Dishaw
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Aunt Judy and Family, I'm sorry for your loss. I've known Ida Mae since I was 9 years old. She was a sweet Lady. My prays and thoughts are with all of you. God bless you all. Love Brenda (Bryan) Dishaw.
Betty and Steve Jones
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Such fond memories of Ida Mae helping us to establish the East Lawn Freewill Baptist Church. She was definitely a worker for the Lord! She, Rick, & Obeta made numerous baskets to raise money for the upbuilding of the church & fellowship hall! Thkful for our memories! I’m sure Ibeta was excited to see her walk thro those pearly gates! Love & prayers of comfort to all the family!
Eddie, and Kathy Morrison
Monday, April 19, 2021
We are so sorry, about Ida May ,we send you all our love, deepest sympathy , and prayers.
Randy and Nikki McClung
Monday, April 19, 2021
Sending prayers for comfort during your time of grief.
John & Linda Watts
Monday, April 19, 2021
We pray for comfort during this sad time. We loved Ida Mae, she was fun to be around. You guys are forever in our hearts and prayers. Love, John & Linda Watts
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Karen, Martin and families, we are so sorry about the loss of your sweet mother. We considered her a good friend. You are all in our prayers for God’s comfort and peace in the coming days.
John Richmond
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Karen, Heather and Lisa, I'm so sorry about your Mother and Grandmother. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
Mike Harris
Saturday, April 17, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to Ida when I delivered propane to her. My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends.