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Submitted: 10/17/20 • Approved: 10/17/20 • Last Updated: 10/20/20 • R1344426-G1344426-S3
Velma
Oct 18, 1909 - July 13, 1983
*Obituary
Velma Shrader Faught passed away July 13, 1983 in Mountain Home, AR. She had been a resident of Blytheville, AR for many years. She was born in Shraderville, MS on October 18, 1909 to Clarence and Carrie Everett Shrader. During her early years, the family lived in Shraderville, where they owned a mercantile and several acres of land. Her great-grandfather, J.A.C. Shrader, Sr. was a wealthy landowner in Sharkey County and is included in the Goodspeed biography of Mississippi. Her parents and grandparents eventually left Mississippi and opened a large mercantile and drug store in Memphis, TN before relocating again to Steele, MO. Her father and grandfather owned and operated The Memphis Mercantile Company, large mercantiles in the southeast Missouri area. Velma always said that even though her family was wealthy, the children were still expected to do chores. She matured into a beautiful woman with an equally beautiful personality. Everyone who met her, loved her. She married Fred Faught in 1931 and moved to Blytheville. She was an incredible cook and enjoyed being a homemaker. She would still help at Fred's grocery store if needed, however. She was a very accomplished quilter and her work is amazing. She loved her family and friends very much and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be at Cobb Funeral Home with long time family friend, Rev. Paul Kirkindall officiating, with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville.
Fred
Oct 6, 1912 - Mar 18, 1980
OBIT
Fred Faught passed away March 18, 1980 at his home in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on October 6, 1912 to George W. and Pearlie M. Faught. From a young age, he helped his father in the family's large mercantile store in Blytheville. When his father retired, he took over the store on East Main Street and was very successful. Many Blytheville natives remember "Mr. Fred". He loved all of his friends and colorful characters who came by to see him on East Main. He was an avid fisherman and was well known for his delicious catfish and crappie. When he retired, he purchased a resort on Lake Norfork in Mountain Home and enjoyed fishing in the area. Funeral is at Cobb Funeral Home with long time family friend, Rev. Paul Kirkindall officiating and burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Blytheville.
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