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Submitted: 9/17/12 • Approved: 9/17/12 • Last Updated: 2/17/20 • R757192-G757191-S3
July 29, 1932, Twin Creek, Izard County, Arkansas
September 14, 2012, Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri
Daughter of Hanely Robert & Minnie McCormick Smith
Married Earl J. Knowles, December 25, 1948, Twin Creek, Izard County, Arkansas
The Baxter Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, September 17, 2012:
Florine Knowles, 80
Florine Knowles, 80, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 in Carthage, Missouri. Florine was born July 29, 1932 in Twin Creek, Arkansas to Hanely and Minnie "McCormick" Smith. She was a homemaker and a pastor's wife. Florine was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Carthage and was very active with the church.
Florine married Earl J. Knowles on December 25, 1948 in Twin Creek, Arkansas. He survives.
Other survivors include one son, Howard Knowles of Carthage, one daughter Janice Wright of Carthage, four brothers R.H. Smith, Jimmy Smith, Charles Smith, and John Smith; two sisters Alene Stevens and Gerry Haney all of Arkansas; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Florine was preceded by her parents.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 17, 2012 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Norfork Cemetery in Norfork, Ark.
Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church care of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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Contributed on 9/17/12 by maxparnell
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