Artie B. Funkhouser of Fayetteville passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born March 4, 1920 in Horton, AR. to William and Nancy Cravens Cook.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Funkhouser and a daughter, Barbara Funkhouser.
Artie is survived by her nieces and nephews, Verda Watson (Bennie), Lynell Carr (Carlos) and Carolyn Bradford (J.D.), all of Fayetteville; Charles Blythe (Joyce) of Michigan, Archie Buchanan of Fayetteville; Jerry Funkhouser (Perla) of California; Ronald Cook of Fayetteville;Candice Sparks of Bentonville; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be 12:30 P.M. Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at St. James Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Pastors Curtiss Smith and J.R. Dibble officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the funeral home.
Sorry to hear that one of Fayetteville’s elderly citizens who’s name is familiar to Linda Tackett Price-Hinkle and I, has passed. Our condolence to the family.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Rest in Love
I’m so very sorry that such a wonderful family member has passed. She’s always been a backbone for our family. I’ll miss her great hugs, easy smile and sharp wit. I’m so happy she’ll be reunited with God and Uncle Bill. I love and miss you dearly, Aunt Artie.
Love,
Myneeka
We lost a valued friend with the death of Mrs Funkhouser. She had been a customer of our for many years. She was a blessing to know and we will miss her and are grateful to have called her our friend. Sincerely, David &Bettie Hartman
The Ricks family is truly sorry for your loss. May God continue to comfort you all in your time of sorrow. We will continue to pray for you all. God bless you all!
I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Artie’s transition.
I hadn’t seen her in a few year’s.
We send our heart felt condolences and sympathy to the rest of the Family . Nay she Rest in Paradise.
God Bless,
C. Angela and Jerry Sparks( Niece ) ( Manuel Buchanan, Jr.)
Marcel Buchanan (Great Nephew)
Felicia Buchanan Carter (Great Niece)
Te’Asia Carter ( Great, great Niece )
Steven Carter, Jr. ( Great, great Nephew )
To the bereaved family we extend our deepest sympathies. We were grateful to reunite with Miss. Artie in Sept. 2014 while in Fayetteville to bury our Aunt Henrietta Shelton, daughter of Henry and Mattie Ballard. Artie shared a lot of family history with us and she will be greatly missed.
God Bless you, Melbalen Hills and Vincent Claypoole
To the bereaved family we extend our deepest sympathies. We were grateful in Sept. 2014 to be reunited with Miss. Artie while in Fayetteville to bury our Aunt Henrietta Shelton; daughter of Henry and Mattie Ballard. Artie shared a lot of family history and she will be greatly missed.
Sincerely, Melbalen Hills and Vincent Claypoole