Sunday, December 9, 2012

Velta R. Pipkins

Velta Ruth Pipkins, 78, of Pocola, OK passed away Sunday, December 09, 2012 in Fort Smith, AR.  Velta was born September 30, 1934 in   Mulberry, AR to Clyde & Letha (Jordan) Drummond.  She was  a furniture refurbisher for many years and then worked  for Welker Macine Shop.  Velta was preceded in death by her father; daughter, Linda Partlow Wilkins and great grandson, Noah Holsted.
  Survivors include her husband, Tom of the home; 2 daughters & son in law, Joyce Atwell, Marsha & Wilson Tucker of Pocola, OK; son & daughter in law, Tim & Judy Pipkins of Stigler, OK; 9 grandchildren, Darrell Jr. & Rachel Wilkins, Andrew Atwell, Amber & Toby Holstead, Aaron Atwell, Ashley Tucker, Brandie & Daniel Sosa, Brad & Kayla Pipkins, Bailey Pipkins, Brooke, Pipkins; 2 great grandchildren, Chloe Wilkins, Blake Holsted; mother, Letha Drummond of Pocola, OK; brother & sister in law, Wayne & Anna Drummond of Florida; 3 nieces, ; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
  Services will be 1 pm, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Evans Memorial Chapel, Pocola with Rev. James Ogden officiating.  Interment will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola.  Pallbearers will be Gerald, Aaron, Dave, & Brad Pipkins, Darrell Wilkins, Andrew and Aaron Atwell.
  The family will be at the funeral home in Pocola from 6-8 pm, Tuesday evening to visit with relatives & friends.          





1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Marsha & Ashley., I am so very sorry for your loss! she was a very sweet lady. i will pray for peace & comfort for you and yours through this time of sorrow.

thank you, Kendra (green) Richison