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Reba Jo Gottfried
January 4, 1936 - January 8, 2015

Ms. Reba Jo Gottfried died Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Arlington Cove Health Care Center in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 79 years and 4 days. Ms. Gottfried was born Saturday, January 4, 1936 in Oil Trough, Ark., to the late Rudolph and Della Nancy Jane Fuller Gottfried and had lived in Trumann for the past 51 years and was formerly of Newport, Ark. She was retired factory worker, Den Mother for 15 years for Trumann Boy Scouts and the Youth Director for Eastside Baptist Church and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Ms. Gottfried was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Gottfried and her parents, Rudolph and Della Nancy Jane Fuller Gottfried. Survivors include one son; Scotty Gottfried of Trumann, one granddaughter, Heather Gottfried of Fort Worth, Tex., four sisters, Jane Stites of Olyphant, Ark, Kay Short of Trumann, Martha Cupp of Anderson, MO, Dorothy Gottfried of Trumann; three brothers, Dean Gottfried of Bella Vista, Ark, Roy Gottfried of Trumann, and Michael Gottfried of Topeka, Kan. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church in Trumann, Ark., with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Kellers Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Phillip Wilcockson, Earnie Link, Jackie McHalffey, Randy Harvel, Michael Hudgens Rodney Hayes, Matthew Bufford and William Summers. Honorary pallbearer will be Christian George. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Dorothy Gotttfried, Trumann, AR says

    I want to thank all family and friends, that have been thinking and praying for all my family. This was a hard time for us all, but knowing everyone was supportive was a blessing to all of us.

  2. Bruce & Donna Gottfried, Tifton, Ga. says

    Scotty I wish we could have made to the service for Aunt Reba. Please know our prayer's are with you.

  3. Dorothy Sammons, Manila AR says

    Ms Reba always made me laugh. Her sweet smile will be sorely missed.My condolences in your time of loss.

  4. Robert Bufford, Trumann, AR says

    Scotty and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of grief.

  5. Regenia Schales Hargrave & family, Paragould, AR says

    Prayers, Dorothy, for you and your family...

  6. Sherries Lee, Randallstown, Md says

    My condolences to the Family. The death of a loved one is the most difficult thing we deal with. I wanted to take this time to express my condolences to you for your loss. May you find comfort from Jehovah God's word the Bible. (Psalms 83:18) God's word the Bible promises: "And the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing." (1Corinthians 15:26) Death will be removed from all the earth. Tears of sorrow will vanish. No one will die from natural causes or weep. Jehovah God also promises: "there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous." (Acts 24:15) Jehovah God assures us that our dear dead loved ones will receive a resurrection to a restored beautiful paradise earth. (Isaiah 35:5,6) You can have the hope of being reunited with your dear dead loved ones here on earth. These are promises that will soon be a reality. (Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:11) May you find comfort from these promises. And may Jehovah God of all comfort be with you. (2Corinthians 1:3,4) For more encouragement please visit www.jw.org

  7. susan bishop, marked tree, arkansas says

    to scotty and family, I am sorry for your loss. I really did like your mom. if there anything I can do call me

  8. Barb Patterson, Las Cruces NM says

    Reba was the sister I never had, Loved her so much, but now she is free of pain and with the Lord. Prayers for family.

  9. Regina Jones, San Diego, CA says

    So sorry for your loss. There are no words I can say to take away the pain you are feeling right now. Please accept my sincere condolences. It is my prayer that God will give you the strength and courage needed at this most difficult time. Reflect on Christ promise, "I Am The Resurrection and The Life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, Will Come To Life." (John 11:25) May these words console you and bring you peace.

  10. Cynthia & Joseph Carr, Pasadena Maryland says

    Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. Love y'all!

  11. April Gregory Wright Adams, Trumann says

    Judy, Bud and I are sorry to hear of Rebas passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

  12. Hester Hoigan, Trumann, Ark says

    So sorry to hear about your Mother passing. I know you will miss her every day of your life. She was a sweet generous lady. I worked with her when she worked at Roach Mfg. I I am praying for the family during this trying time. God Bless you and watch over you, Hester McMahan Hogan

  13. L.C. (Buttons) & Peg McHalffey, Trumann, Arkanss says

    So sorry for you loss of a Mom and Sister. She was very kind and nice lady. I know Reba is a great loss for you family.Buttons and Peg McHalffey

  14. Janet Rochner, Thida Ark says

    I'm so sorry for your loss.Reba was such a caring and good person.I know the family will miss her very much .Sure hate to lose a great lady like Reba.

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