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Phyllis R. Wofford

  • May 19, 1928 - May 28, 2012
  • Russellville, Arkansas
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“Carol, Jayne,Johnette & family.My sympathy to you in the death of your mother. I am sure you have many precious memories to give you comfort. ”
1 of 44 | Posted by: Joann Hays - Russellville, AR

“Dear kids, I was saddened to read in the Graphic that your mom passed away. I will always think nothing but good thoughts about Phillis and Auzie. ...Read More » ”
2 of 44 | Posted by: Charles Lorfing - Clarksville, AR

“Sorry about the loss of your mother. ”
3 of 44 | Posted by: The Virgil Higgs Family - AR

“Carol, So sorry to learn of the loss of your Beloved Mother. May God give you peace and comfort and your memories bring you joy. In God's love, Pam...Read More » ”
4 of 44 | Posted by: Pam Halverson - Russellvllle, AR

“My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. Your Mother was an amazing woman and I am so proud to call her my Aunt. May God...Read More » ”
5 of 44 | Posted by: Arlene Dingeldein - IL - Niece

“Carol and Family, I'm so very sorry about your mom. Please know you are lifted in prayer. ”
6 of 44 | Posted by: Gail Beth Eoff - friend

“Dear Wofford Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady. I am so glad that I had the priviledge to know her. I will be...Read More » ”
7 of 44 | Posted by: Melinda Bowman Rhynes

“Condolences from "MY FRIEND'S PLACE" ”
8 of 44 | Posted by: Bill Yeates - North Little Rock, AR

“I loved Phyllis. I had so many laughs with her when she was a patient. I have missed her the last few years. I am on vacation or I would pay my...Read More » ”
9 of 44 | Posted by: Vicki Baker Betterton

“I loved Phyllis. I had so many laughs with her when she was a patient. I have missed her the last few years. I am on vacation or I would pay my...Read More » ”
10 of 44 | Posted by: Vicki Baker Betterton

“Remembering the Phyllis of Thompson Street and her fun sense of humor. She was already to laugh but I also know she was stern. I know we kids...Read More » ”
11 of 44 | Posted by: Barbara Carter

“Our prayers are with your family during this time. May God hold you close and give you peace. ”
12 of 44 | Posted by: Suzie & Carl Wetzel - Dover, AR

“We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We know our time is coming when Mom...Read More » ”
13 of 44 | Posted by: Michael & Linda Frala - Friend

“Just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of your family and praying for you. Jason and Kate Harness ”
14 of 44 | Posted by: Kate Harness - London, AR

“My condolences to the Wofford family. Please know that there are a lot of people across the state praying for you and keeping you in our thoughts. ...Read More » ”
15 of 44 | Posted by: Tracy Koivisto - Conway, AR

“Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
16 of 44 | Posted by: CSM Ret. Jerry Calhoun and family

“General Wofford, Jan and Family, Our prayers are with you during this time. God Bless each of you. ”
17 of 44 | Posted by: Dwight and Glo Balch - Vilonia, AR

“Sir, Our family will keep you and your family in our prayers. ”
18 of 44 | Posted by: Clint and Michelle Miller - cabot, AR

“Phyllis was one of a kind. I so enjoyed her sense of humor and sparkling eyes. When she was a checker at Valley Foods she was like one of our family...Read More » ”
19 of 44 | Posted by: Linda Burris Dare mcBride - AR

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
20 of 44 | Posted by: Judy Daniel - clarksville, AR

“Mom and I are thinkin of you at this time and tomorrow during mass Nell Moore Lienhart Elizabeth Moore ”
21 of 44 | Posted by: nell lienhart - coal hill, AR

“Carol, Johnette, Jayne and families, I am truly sorry to hear about the recent death of your dear mother. Having lost my own mother 14 year ago, I...Read More » ”
22 of 44 | Posted by: Becky Ellison - family friend

“May God comfort you during this difficult time. ”
23 of 44 | Posted by: James & Vickie Fountain - AR

“You had a very nice mom. I'm sorry for your loss and hope you are comforted by sweet memories. Doris ”
24 of 44 | Posted by: Doris Kizer Manning - AR - friend

“My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. i remember the good times on Thompson Street. May God be with you. ”
25 of 44 | Posted by: Bob Brooke - Conway, AR - friend

“My prayers and thoughts go out to you you and your familey at this time of your grief ”
26 of 44 | Posted by: Ronnie Logue - Greenwood, AR

“I want to express to you and your family my most heartfelt sympathy. ”
27 of 44 | Posted by: Steven Miles

“MG Wofford, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss. ”
28 of 44 | Posted by: Karen Hanshaw - Friend

“I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. She is with our Lord and His Blessed Mother in complete peace and...Read More » ”
29 of 44 | Posted by: Debbie Bewley - Russellivlle, AR

“To all the Wofford Family: My sincere condolences on the loss of such a sweet woman. I know her presence will be missed, but you have many wonderful...Read More » ”
30 of 44 | Posted by: Mary Ann Rollans - Friend

“May God be with you and yours during this time of Sorrow. Look to " Him " for stregnth and he will carry you through! Reginald and Pamela Murrill ”
31 of 44 | Posted by: Reginald - Soldier

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
32 of 44 | Posted by: Jimmy & Toni McKown - AR - friend

“General Wofford, My prayers and condolences are with you. God Bless you and comfort you. John 11:25 Chief Green ”
33 of 44 | Posted by: Richard Green - Hot Springs, AR

“God is holding you in the palm of his hands and he will guide you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with the Wofford family and may peace...Read More » ”
34 of 44 | Posted by: Tess Galbraith - AR - co worker

“Thinking of you and your family. ”
35 of 44 | Posted by: William and Sherry McConnell - MO

“I have missed your Mom in the last pew in church at 5 PM for a long time. She was a great lady and we will all miss her. ”
36 of 44 | Posted by: Ray Wewers - Friend

“Bill, Carol, Jayne, and Johnette, I want to let you all know how very sorry I was to hear of Phyllis's passing. I have so many fond memories of her...Read More » ”
37 of 44 | Posted by: Judy Zimpel - Family Friend

“A mother's love is always remembered. May God bring you through this time of loss and be with you and your family. ”
38 of 44 | Posted by: CW5 Pamela Huff

“Sir, I was very sorry to hear the news of your mother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. ”
39 of 44 | Posted by: Randy Cowell

“The Davis Family express their sincere condolences to the Wofford family during the loss of their mother. May a piece of God transcend all your...Read More » ”
40 of 44 | Posted by: Joe & Helen Davis - Little Rock, AR

“I am so sorry to here of your loss. You and your fammily will be in my prayers. If you just need to talk I will be there for you or your family. ”
41 of 44 | Posted by: Brenda C Johnson

“You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories and God's love bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. ”
42 of 44 | Posted by: B 2-142 Field Artillery - AR

“I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember to lean on the Lord for strength and...Read More » ”
43 of 44 | Posted by: Crystal Clark

“May peace be with all the family ”
44 of 44 | Posted by: Scott Turner - AR


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Phyllis R. Wofford, age 84, of Russellville died Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home. One of twelve children of the late John J. and Hildegard Newburg Halaska, she was born May 19, 1928 at La Crosse, Wisconsin. She moved to Arkansas in 1945 to marry her husband of over 64 years, the late Auzie B. Wofford. She worked at Fairway and OK Food Markets in Clarksville and Valley Food Market in Russellville. She bowled on a league for many years, was a proficient bridge player and enjoyed thoroughbred horse racing. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Jan Wofford of Conway; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Gerald Harvell of Russellville, Jayne and Tom Jones of Pottsville and Johnette and Charles Latham of Russellville; eight grandsons; four granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; and several nephews and nieces.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2012, at St. John's Catholic Church officiated by Father Chuma Ibebuike. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memorial Park by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Shinn Chapel, followed by the Rosary at 6 p.m.
Special thanks to Kennith and Teresa Jones, Linda Gunn, the caregivers and staff at Superior Senior Care, and the nurses, aides and staff at Arkansas Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice, 2504 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, AR 72802; or St. John's Catholic Church, 1900 West Main, Russellville, AR 72801.

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