of Lexa, AR
August 15, 1921 - October 29, 2018
Vernice Boddie, age 97, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 in Little Rock. Mrs. Boddie was born August 15, 1921 in Toones, Tennessee to the late Herman and Alzda Cupples.
She is survived by four sons, Jerry Boddie (Susan) of Seymore, Tennessee, Larry Boddie (Sherry) of Russellville, Floyd Boddie of Russellville and Jimmy Boddie of Russellville; four daughters, Ivy Long (Ernie) of Buchanan, Georgia, Ann Hamilton (Carl) of Strawberry, Arkansas, Lois Pinkley of Anadarko, Oklahoma and Pat Herrington (Bennie) of Lexa; 21 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild; sister, Gracie Starkey of Medon, Tennessee; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mrs. Boddie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chandler Boddie; son, Billy Joe Boddie; daughter, Joyce Boddie Reynolds; five brothers and three sisters.
A service for Vernice Boddie will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 2, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in West Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Sissy, Ann and, Bonnie family, l just heard of your Mothers death . She was such an amazing woman , and, wonderful Mother. When I think of my childhood your family is always there . When ever I pass where you lived I always have fond mem ories. May God bless , and , comfort your family .
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort and peace for the family
My heart and prayers go out to the Boddie families.
I have know the Boddie family the biggest part of my life, with Billy Joe being my brother inlaw.
I will always remember the first time I spent the night at their home with Patricia, we got up early enough to see the sun come up!! That was a first for me!
Will always remember Ms Vernice's smile and twinkling eyes.
But more than anything will remember all the good times I had as a child on Stringtown Road.
I was fortunate to see and visit with her for a few minutes @ the grocery store a couple of months back. It made my heart full to see her again. Fly high Ms Vernice!
I am so sorry for your loss, she will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs.Boddie. Prayers for peace and comfort to the family. May she rest in peace .
Sorry for your lost. I am Martha Ann’s daughter.
So sorry for your loss of Ms Vernice from the family of Cecil and Lula King. Love to all, Shirley and Ron Patrick.
So sorry to hear about Ms. Boddie. I remember her from a very young age. She raised a great bunch of kids. Some I know more than others. My heart goes out to all of you and the family. Praying for strength and healing. God Bless. Love Myrtle Mims Copeland
Love you granny
You will be missed! Love Ya!