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Submitted: 10/28/20 • Approved: 10/28/20 • Last Updated: 10/31/20 • R1346537-G1346536-S3
Sept 27, 1928 - July 10, 2020
Frances Jo Heard, age 91, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at AMMC in Paragould, Arkansas. She was born September 27, 1928, in Reid, Mississippi to Barney and Gertrude Hamilton. She lived in Tyronza, Arkansas, on the St. Francis River and attended school in Marked Tree, Arkansas.
She was a wife of 44 years and a Mother of 3 daughters living in West Helena, Arkansas. She taught sewing lessons for Singer Sewing Machine Company upon finishing her training, enjoyed being a homemaker and later worked for the Helena Hospital in admissions. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, and spending time with her family brought her much joy.
She is survived by three daughters and their husbands: Sheila and Bill McCartney of Paragould, Patti and James Futrell of Rogers, Donna and John Stiedle of West Helena, five grandchildren and their spouses, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Heard, her parents: Barney and Gertrude Hamilton and 10 siblings.
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