of Mountain View, AR
March 11, 1935 - February 22, 2022
Fern Irene Lancaster Tinkle, 86, was born March 11, 1935 in Fifty Six, Arkansas to Luther and Julia (Coyle) Lancaster. She departed this life on February 22, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-three years; Jim Tinkle, her parents; Luther and Julia Lancaster, brothers; Olen Lancaster, Carl Lancaster, sisters; Verlie Shipman and Nona Sherer.
Fern retired from Stone County Medical Center as a bookkeeper. She was also a grocery clerk at Nu-Way, Piggly Wiggly, and in Palm Springs, California where she would check out her favorite customers, Fess Parker and Yul Brynner. Her and Jim owned and operated Blue Sky Store and RV Park for many years. She was her husband's favorite helper and biggest supporter in caring for their cattle, hogs, chicken house and gardens. In her spare time she enjoyed canning, cooking, and baking especially with and for her family. While working and farming, she was an Avon representative for many years which allowed her to meet new people and make many new friends. She achieved the President's Circle before she retired. She loved to sing hymns and lead song service for many years. Her husband always said if she was singing or humming, she was happy, and most usually you could hear her doing one of the two while helping around the farm and house. One of her favorite pastimes was watching birds, especially humming birds. She knew the types of the birds that she fed all year round and even specific birds that frequented her feeding containers. Fern was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Eastern Star.
She took great pride in her grandkids and great-grandkids, from watching them grow to watching them participate and excel in various sports and activities. She enjoyed watching her grandson Jace preach.
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17 Condolence(s)
Ruth Cartwright
Saturday, February 26, 2022
My husband(Ben Cartwright)and I lived in 56 Ar,we enjoyed visiting with Jim and Fern and had such fun playing card games or just visiting.Ben was born and raised in 56, Ar. He went to school there so he knew all those folks.I treasure those memories of Jim and Fern.To the family I leave this my favorite saying.
My love and prayers to your family.
Only one life will soon be passed,
Only what's done for Christ will last.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Friday, February 25, 2022
Dearest Family,
I loved seeing Ms Fern. She was such a pleasant person to be around. I grew up at Fifty Six so she knew me all my life. She and Jim were always happy when you met them.
She will be missed but not forgotten.
Our prayers are with you during this sad time. May you let the Lord carry you and give you peace and healing.
Sonja Jessen
Betty Cooper
Friday, February 25, 2022
Cindy and family I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful Christian woman, and will be missed by all who knew her. When I had Heater and Nathaniel in school, she was always willing to help in any way she could. Please know that your family is in our prayers and thoughts. God bless you all.
Pam Coyle
Friday, February 25, 2022
I my deepest condolences.
Pam Coyle
Friday, February 25, 2022
I my deepest condolences.
Bob and Linda Railey
Friday, February 25, 2022
Our sympathy to the family. We had the pleasure to meet Fern before the pandemic. She generously spent two afternoons with us, sharing family history. And we felt her love of family as she also did a little bragging about her children, grand children, and great- grand children. A quote from her will appear in the book I am writing about her Teague ancestors.
Our prayers are with you.
Ann Cartwright
Friday, February 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Tinkle was a sweet lady and will be missed greatly. Prayers for your family.
Ann Cartwright
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Carol Wade
Friday, February 25, 2022
Cindy, Tony, Andy, T and family may God grant you peace as you deal with the loss of Mrs. Fern. May you be comforted by the memories she has given you .
Mazie Lee
Friday, February 25, 2022
My prayers go out to her family and I know that God can put peace in your hearts as you need comfort. I had forgot that she was a sister to Verlie Shipman. Some fine ladies who I enjoyed getting acquainted with.
Scott Henderson
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Cindy and Andy I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to the family...
Giezele Treat
Thursday, February 24, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Loved her! Her husband was my very first client doing home health. They were both so very good to me! She will be missed!
Wanda & R.L.Vannatter
Thursday, February 24, 2022
We’ve know Fern for many years and R.L. Is a distant cousin to Fern. She was a great lady and always pleasant to be around. Prayers for all of her family as you go through this trying time. Stay close to God and He will comfort you.
Brian and Jessica Sullivan
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Fern was such a sweet lady. We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Betty Gray
Thursday, February 24, 2022
I enjoyed the opportunity I had to meet with you and to know more about my great grandmother and others Rest in peace. You were a great addition to all information you imparted to us.
EARL BARNES
Thursday, February 24, 2022
PRAYERS FOR COMFORT IN LOSSING A LOVED ONE. PRAYERS FOR HEALING IN THE COMING DAYS. I WORKED WITH HER AT NU WAY AND SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON.
Ronda Ivy
Thursday, February 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Gerald Gray
Thursday, February 24, 2022
To Fern's family:
You have my sincerest condolences.
She was such a sweet lady.
Prayers for you.
Gerald Gray