Lillian Arbuckle, 90, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013, at Ray Funeral Home. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Hall officiating. Interment will follow in New Cleveland Cemetery.
Mrs. Arbuckle was born in Charleston, MS, on June 17, 1923, to Bertha Deese. She married Brook Arbuckle on August 10, 1943. She enjoyed going to Pace Pentecostal Church and was a lifelong member of over 60 years. She loved spending time with her family and sitting and watching birds and squirrels.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Brook Arbuckle; and son, John Arbuckle.
Mrs. Arbuckle is survived by her 3 sons, Floyd Arbuckle (Gwen) of Cleveland, Ike Arbuckle (Barbara) of Boyle, and Spencer Arbuckle of Cleveland; 4 daughters, Teradine McDonald (James) of Linn, Bertha Utz (Freddie) of Cleveland, Linda Foster (Bobby) of Boyle, and Lucille Braxton (Johnny) of Amory, MS; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons: John Arbuckle Jr., Floyd Arbuckle, Jr., Todd Arbuckle, Bobby Foster, Jr., J.C. Braxton, Spencer Arbuckle, Jr., Ike Arbuckle, Jr., and Ian Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers will be great grandsons.
First Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, November 15, 2013
Ray Funeral Home 206 Bishop Road Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
Service Information
2:00 pm Saturday, November 16, 2013
Ray Funeral Home 206 Bishop Road Cleveland, Mississippi, United States
Interment Information
New Cleveland Cemetery. N Bayou Cleveland, Mississippi, United States