Sunday, September 8, 2013

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 7th 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.

2 comments:

  1. I'm glad she has so much support and family that cares about her. We just got back from the funeral home here, and I'm going to make sure my parents have just as much support and love that Wanda Rockman had!

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  2. Think about you everyday! Love and Miss you Ma

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