Jimmie Frances VanCalligan's Obituary
Jimmie Frances VanCalligan, age 86, of Fayetteville, died Thursday June 21, 2012 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville.
She was born August 3, 1925 in Kensett, Arkansas, the daughter of James William Sloan Jr. and Gladys Frances Bealmear Sloan. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and a son George McFarland.
She was a retired secretary for the US Navy, a member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and a member of Prairie Grove Christian Church. She was known by many as Grandma Jimmie and wouldn't let anyone call her Ma'am. Her door was always open and she was a friend to all, young and old. She always had time to share her faith in God, to listen without judgement, or to laugh with you or at herself. She will be missed by her many friends and family across the country.
She is survived by one son James William McFarland of AZ; her two sisters Jacqueline Bealmear Holland of CA, and Helen Sloan of Benton, AR; one grandson Trail Sloan McFarland of Fayetteville, AR, one granddaughter Carrie Beth McFarland of CA. She was loved by three great grandchildren William James, Quintin Sloan, and Elijah Trail McFarland; her two longtime friends of 65 plus years Alice Matthews of AR and Wilma Davis of AR.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 4th at Moore’s Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home
325 Longview, Fayetteville, AR 72703
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