Raye Culbertson CARRICO, 86, Flippin Raye CULBERTSON CARRICO, age 86, a long time resident of Flippin passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Apr. 9, 2000, after a difficult battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Corbin and Roberta SMITH JONES. Raye was a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School where she was an "All State" guard in basketball. She was also a graduate of Springfield Beauty College. She had 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Gertrude JONES of Summit; her niece Phyllis SNYDER of Summit and four son-in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Cecil L. (Bill) CULBERTSON and Frank CARRICO. Raye was beloved by her family and many friends and was known for her humor and wit. Late in her life, before losing her sight to macular degeneration, she drew pastels depicting southern and western life and won many awards at area fairs. She also wrote poetry which was published in newspapers and periodicals. Graveside services were held at the Layton Cemetery with Peter Banning officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
Raye Culbertson CARRICO, 86, Flippin Raye CULBERTSON CARRICO, age 86, a long time resident of Flippin passed away at Baxter Regional Medical Center, Apr. 9, 2000, after a difficult battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Corbin and Roberta SMITH JONES. Raye was a graduate of Yellville-Summit High School where she was an "All State" guard in basketball. She was also a graduate of Springfield Beauty College. She had 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Gertrude JONES of Summit; her niece Phyllis SNYDER of Summit and four son-in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Cecil L. (Bill) CULBERTSON and Frank CARRICO. Raye was beloved by her family and many friends and was known for her humor and wit. Late in her life, before losing her sight to macular degeneration, she drew pastels depicting southern and western life and won many awards at area fairs. She also wrote poetry which was published in newspapers and periodicals. Graveside services were held at the Layton Cemetery with Peter Banning officiating. Burns Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. (Submitted by Dawn Gray, Mt. Echo Staff)
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