Faye Rockman

Wanda “Faye” Rockman, 71, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013 in Ft. Smith, AR.  Faye was born November 12, 1941 in Poteau, OK to John & Edith (Green) Ford.  She was a retired  administrative assistant at Jim Hamilton VoTech.  She was a member of the Church of God 7^th Day.  She was a member of the 1913 Study Club; an artist; and she was “Ma” to many. She was preceded  in death by her parents; brothers, William Denver Ford, Kenneth Ford, & Don Ford.

Survivors include her husband, Robert “Rocky” of the home; 2 daughters & sons in law, Shannon & Darren Burgess of Ft. Smith, AR, Sabrina & Jerry Ralls of Shady Point, OK; 4 grandchildren, Ashley & Will McAlister, Tyler Ralls, Seth Burgess, & Emily Ralls; 1 great granddaughter, Emma Burgess; 3 sisters, Lillie Fitzpatrick, Betty Vanhook of Howe, Bonnie Brown of Poteau; 5 brothers & sisters in law, David Ford, Sam Ford, Dennis Ford of Wister, OK, Charles & Rosemary Ford of Sallisaw, Jerry A. & Dortha Ford of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.

Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Wister Church of God Seventh Day with Elders Chip Hinds, Wesley Walker, & Don Rodgers.  Pallbearers will be Darren Burgess, Jerry Ralls, Tyler Ralls, Seth Burgess, Will McAlister, & Kyle Kingrey.

The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.