Arnold Ancestors - Generation 4 - Dorothy Mae Arnold

Dorothy Mae Arnold was born 03 March 1930 in Wilburn, Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Dorothy Mae was the daughter of Marlie and Birdie Arnold.

PHOTO: Birdie holding Dorothy Mae

PHOTO: Dorothy Mae holding her nephew Alvis Arnold (Noel's son)

PHOTO: Dorothy Mae Arnold 

Dorothy Mae Arnold married (1) Lee Rapert.

CHILDREN OF DOROTHY ARNOLD AND LEE RAPERT ARE: 

i. Sarah Lee Rapert 1950-  

ii. Larry Wayne Rapert 1952-1972 

Dorothy Arnold married (2) William Kenneth 'Bill' Lafkin 

CHILDREN OF DOROTHY ARNOLD AND WILLIAM LAFKIN ARE: 

iii. Noma Marie Lafkin 1957-  

iv. Clinton Wade Lafkin 1962-1994

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Larry Rapert died 08 Jul 1972, age 20, in Van Buren County, Michigan

He was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur, Michigan

PHOTO: Aunt Birdie at Larry's grave in Decatur, Michigan

The family erected a memorial stone for Larry in Magness Cemetery Heber Springs, Arkansas

Bill Lafkin died 12 Nov 1976, age 53, Blytheville, Arkansas, and is buried in Dogwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Arkansas

Clinton Lafkin died 06 Nov 1994, age 32, and was buried in Magness Cemetery, Heber Springs, Arkansas.

Dorothy Mae died 03 Apr 2020, age 90, and was buried in Dogwood Cemetery, Blytheville, Arkansas

Dorothy Mae Lafkin, age 90, of Heber Springs, Arkansas passed away April 3, 2020. Born on March 3, 1930 in Hiram, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Bird "Birdie" and Marlie Arnold. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Kenneth Lafkin, her sons Larry and Clinton "Clint" Lafkin, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by two daughters Sandra Stallings and her husband Willie and Noma Woodall and her husband Woody, 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Dorothy was Memaw to many who knew and loved her. She had a heart of gold and children were drawn to her by her loving nature. She had a love of nature and saw beauty everywhere. Dorothy was an avid quilter and very talented seamstress. All of her quilts were a work of art. She loved making and giving her quilts away to family and friends. She loved her flowers and plants. Many people brought their plants to her for help since she had a green thumb. Dorothy will be forever cherished and missed by her family and friends. Dorothy will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill at a private interment service in Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville, Arkansas. A memorial service for friends and family will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home.