Lynn Carney Tankersley's Obituary
Lynn Carney Tankersley went to her Heavenly home on November 22, 2009. She was born May 30, 1953 in Fayetteville, AR, the daughter of Wilma Inez Thornsberry Carney and John Ramey Carney. She was preceded in death by her father on February 8, 2002.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Mark Tankersley; her beloved son, Jeremy Kristian Tankersley, of Fayetteville, AR and daughter-in-law, Kina Tankersley; her mother, Wilma Carney of Fayetteville, AR; one brother, Steve Carney of Huntsville, AR; one sister, Cathy Scates of Fayetteville, AR; one aunt, Pauline Eans, of Fayetteville, AR, several cousins, nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many friends whom she considered family, those whose company she treasured and truly enjoyed.
Lynn was an award-winning published author. As a member of the Northwest Arkansas Writers’ Workshop, the Ozark Writers League of Branson, and the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc., she won three Crème de la Crème awards for fiction, as well as the Dan Saults Award for fiction. She also judged numerous writing competitions. She enjoyed photography, and won two Cliff Edom Awards for her nature photos.
Her short story DEATH BECOMES ABLE BRUMLEY won 5th place, Mainstream/Literary Story, in the WRITER’S DIGEST 73rd Annual Writing Competition in 2004. Her short story, PEARL, was published by SURREAL MAGAZINE in the Spring 2005 issue. She was also nominated for a Push Cart award in 2008 for the story SHORES OF OBLIVION.
Lynn loved sharing music and good times with musical friends. She previously served on the board of directors of Country Your Way, a talent showcase in Springdale, AR, and was their photographer and album coordinator. She never missed the monthly “Hootenanny” at the Robinson Community Center, and enjoyed attending dances several times a month.
Lynn requests that those who loved her remember these words by the poet, William Wordsworth:
What though the radiance that was once so bright
Be now forever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower
We will grieve not – rather find
Strength in what remains behind.
William Wordsworth
Memorial services will be held at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Fayetteville at 10:00 AM, Tuesday December 1st 2009 with Pastor Suzanne Stoner officiating. Honorary Pallbearers: LarryGarrett, Ron Ruckman, John Armstrong, Donley Harrington, Paul Cate, Dusty Richards, Don Brotherton, Matt Fahy, Frank Collins, Mike Miller
Visitation Date Time None Visitation Location Service Date Time Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:00 AM Service Location St. Paul Episcopal Church in Fayetteville
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