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Cora Lee Mangrum
December 23, 1924 - January 20, 2009

Mrs. Cora Lee Mangrum of Bay, was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1924, daughter of the late Hooper Allen and Orlee Payne Ray. Mrs. Mangrum died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 84 years and 28 days. She was born in Amagon, Ark., and had lived in Jonesboro and Bay area since 1980 and was formerly of Payneway, Ark., She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Mangrum was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Mangrum; one grandson; one granddaughter, two great-great-grandchildren; one brother; two sisters and her parents. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Johnson of Portland, Or.; eight sons, Johnny Mangrum and Larry Mangrum both of Trumann, Lonnie Mangrum, Danny Mangrum, Charles Mangrum and Ed Mangrum all of Jonesboro, Roland Mangrum of Alma, Ark., Richard Mangrum of Buckeye, Ariz.; one sister, Opal Ray of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Leo Houchin of Jonesboro and Steven Ray of Morenci, Ariz.; 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Bro. Mark Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow in the Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Greg Mangrum, Scott Mangrum, Richard Mangrum, Matt Mangrum, Wesley Mangrum and Jeremy Mangrum. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Bonnie Tracy, Clifton, AZ says
    January 25, 2009

    Hello to all my cuz's. My dad, Steven Ray, Aunt Cora;s brother, would have liked to have gone to her funeral. But due to his age and health it was not possible. My dad, loved his sister dearly & always looked forward to her calls just to say how much she loved him. As her health began to take a turn, the calls were less frequent. Dad would always talk about Aunt Cora & when they were children growing up on the farm. May you find comfort in the Lord and all our love to you & your families.

  2. Abby Brown, Jonesboro, AR says
    January 23, 2009

    My prayers are with Ms. Mangrum's family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Ms. Mangrum was a wonderful woman. She was so kind, gentle, and patient. I am Dr Tim Shown's nurse. Ms. Mangrum was one of my favorite patients. She always reminded me of my Nanny. She will truly be missed. I am sorry for your loss.

  3. Amanda, Trumann, AR says
    January 23, 2009

    Scott & family,We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss, if you need anything just let us know.Kim, Amanda, & Wes

  4. John L. Mangrum, Pine Bluff, AR says
    January 23, 2009

    May God bless and help the family during this time.

  5. Dan and Helen McWiliams, Jonesboro,Ar says
    January 22, 2009

    Dear Roland and Jenny and Taylor, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother-you have been through so much lately that I know how hard a burden is to bare and life never seems fair-but my God be with you and yours at this time and give you peace on earth and hope for a better future-I know they say that God never puts more on us than we can bear -but sometimes we doubt that as it always seems too much for us-at this time. May God bless and keep you-you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy Dan and Helen McWilliams 248 Cr 701 Jonesboro,Ar 72401

  6. Patty Houchin Walker, Payneway ,AR. says
    January 22, 2009

    To all Aunt Cora Lee"s family, my heart goes out to you all for the loss of your mother. There was no other lady like her. She was wise beyond her years. I will be praying for you all. God Bless

  7. Lois Howard Benson Lanham, Moore, Oklahoma says
    January 22, 2009

    My prayers and thoughts are with you Johnny, Lonnie and Ed over the loss of your Mother. May God comfort you and your family.

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