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Della Gottfried
October 14, 1918 - October 17, 2006

Mrs. Della Gottfried was born on Monday, October 14, 1918, the daughter of the late Arley Edward and Vadie Freeman Fuller. Mrs. Gottfried died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 88. She was born in Oil Trough and had lived in Trumann since 1963 and was formerly of Newport. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. Mrs. Gottfried was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Gottfried in 1976; one son, Charles Gottfried; four sisters; three brothers and her parents. Survivors include five daughters, Reba Gottfried May, Kay Real and Dorothy Gottfried all of Trumann, Jane Stites of Olyphant, and Martha Cupp of Anderson, Mo.; three sons, Dean Gottfried of Bella Vista, Roy Gottfried of Trumann and Amos Michael Gottfried of Branson, MO.; 23 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastside Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Keller

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  1. Andy, Las Vegas, NV says
    October 28, 2006

    Hello Marty and family. I am one of the gang from "backchat" on yahoo. I just wanted to send a word of condolence to you and yours. Take solace in knowing that your Mother is now in the arms of our Lord and Saviour. And, because of the promise of Luke1:37, "For with God, NOTHING shall be impossible", we shall all be together again, soon. God Bless you and keep you.

  2. Joe and Cynthia, Orchard Beach, Maryland says
    October 25, 2006

    To our family, we love you all. You will continue to be in our paryers.

  3. Brendan, Ireland says
    October 24, 2006

    Marty, please accept, and extend to your family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

  4. tincancar2, wisconsin says
    October 24, 2006

    marty i can imagine the kind of mom you had cause of the way you are. you are a wonderful person ,kind and loving. so your mom had to have been a very good mother to have raised someone like you. my sympathy goes out to you and your family. love you marty

  5. mary mcclure, poty huron mich says
    October 24, 2006

    to marty and family im so very sorry for ur loss and wish to send prayers to you all in ur time of need.god bless you all

  6. dee millerd, tulsa, okla says
    October 24, 2006

    my heart was sadden, at the loss of your loved one. there are many prayers going up for you. strength will come. remember you all are loved and blessed. many blessings.

  7. DR, S &G CORRADO, ONEONTA, NY says
    October 24, 2006

    we send our deepest sympathies to you and your family Marty at such a difficult time. May the fond memories of the years gone by with Mom bring comfort and smiles to you all. As she looks down upon you she will be pleased to see you are holding her dear in your heart until you are together again. God Bless you and yours.

  8. Jeff McCann, Australia says
    October 24, 2006

    So sorry for your loss grits, please except this as my condulences to you.

  9. Terry Glenn, Rock Hill SC says
    October 24, 2006

    We have a new angel.I know she will be missed dearly,remember she is always with you and watching over all of yall.

  10. martha, anderson,mo. says
    October 24, 2006

    to all who post on this site we thank u and appreciate your condolences. mom is in heaven catching up with lost love ones. we know she is not hurting and she has her memory back so we r at peace with her death. i hope god blesses all who post on here.

  11. Laura, Sedalia,Mo says
    October 23, 2006

    Marty,, i would like to send my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother,and will be thinking and praying for you! if you ever need anything please dont hesitate to ask....thinking of you, Laura

  12. Dan, Georgia says
    October 23, 2006

    I am sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. My condolences are with you and you family. May god bless you and you family in this time of sorrow.

  13. radar ears, tn says
    October 23, 2006

    I am from the back chat group. Marty, all my hugs and love.

  14. Teresa Sanderson,Ashley and Amber Young, Lanagan MO says
    October 21, 2006

  15. Kellie (spooks), Greenwood, Maine says
    October 21, 2006

    I am one of the "Back Chat" folks wishing to share my thoughts, support and prayers. May you all find healing and the love of all your friends and family during this time of need.

  16. lora pierce, north carolina says
    October 21, 2006

    MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AS YOU LIVE THROUGH THIS HARD TIME.PLEASE KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH JESUS NOW AND IS ACTUALLY IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE. SHE ISN'T SUFFERING ANYMORE, AND YOU NOW HAVE AN ANGEL TO WATCH OVER YOU,MARTY WE'VE NEVER MET BUT I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH AND I PRAY GOD WILL HEAL YOUR HURTS AND WRAP HIS SWEET ARMS AROUND YOU, GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

  17. Paula & Bill Brewer, Arkansas says
    October 21, 2006

    To the family of Della Gottfried I am so sorry for you loss. My thought and prays are with you Marty at this time of the loss of you mother.

  18. THERESA SADICARIO, MIDDLETOWN, CT. says
    October 21, 2006

    TO MY GOOD FRIEND MARTY AND FAMILY,IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. U KNOW HOW THEY SAY BIRDS WILL FLY? I BELIEVE SHES ON HER WAY TO GODS ARMS. AND SAFE. PLEASE TELL YOUR FAMILY ALSO. I LOVE U. AND I KNOW SHE WAS A GREAT LADY. HAVING U AS A DAUGHTER, I KNOW WAS A TREAT FOR HER. U ARE THE KINDEST PERSON I KNOW. JUST WANT U KNOW I AM SO SORRY. LOVE U ALWAYS TERRY

  19. David Martin, Jonesboro , Arkansas says
    October 20, 2006

    Reba , I was very sorry to hear about your Mom . An old Native American saying came to mind ; " Winter came to my village when I learned of your loss until I remembered that your lost Loved One is now in Springtime forever ." If there is anything that I can do don't hesitate to call .

  20. phillip jenkins, trumann arkansas says
    October 19, 2006

  21. Georgia Owens, Jonesboro, Ar says
    October 19, 2006

    Dorothy & FamilyYou are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Georgia

  22. CONNIE CARTER, trumann says
    October 19, 2006

    DELLA WILL BE MISSED. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WANT TO TAKE THIS TIME TO SAY IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE PART OF HER HOME HEALTH CARE. YOU ALL MADE ME FEEL LIKE A PART OF HER FAMILY OVER THE YEARS. SHE WAS A SWEETHEART AND I WILL MISS HER EACH DAY.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. (AIDE WITH AREA AGENCY ON AGING)

  23. Kay Davidson Lites, Newnan Ga says
    October 19, 2006

    To the family:Sorry that I cannot be there. My heart and prayers go out to you all. I will always remenber growing up with my cousins. Your mother reminded me greatly of my grandmother, Rilla Davidson. Your mom will be miss greatly. She is at peace now and with your dad. Both are in God's embrace. Kay

  24. Karen(Craig)Livesay, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    October 19, 2006

    My heart and prayers go out to all of you.Her journey hasn't ended because she is gone from your sight.......it has only just begun. I love you all!!!

  25. Theresa Schales, Batesville, Arkansas says
    October 19, 2006

    Dorothy & family,I am so sorry for your loss. It is a tough thing to go through but you can make it through it. I will keep you in my prayers.Love,Theresa

  26. Rev. Terry George, Jonesboro Arkansas says
    October 19, 2006

    Kay & JamieMy deepest condolences go out to you and your family. If there are any needs you and your family have at this time, please let us know.Terry & Patsy

  27. Barbara Patterson, Grant Mi. says
    October 19, 2006

    My thoughts and prayers are with you on this day. Wish I could be there to pay my respects. I loved her so much.Barb

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