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Arzella DePriest Sweat
October 7, 1935 - June 24, 2016

Mrs. Arzella DePriest Sweat formerly of Cherokee Village, died after a long battle with cancer, on Friday, June 24, 2016 at her daughters residence in Keller, Texas, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 17 days. She was born Monday, October 7, 1935 in Promised Land, Arkansas, to Elisha Austin DePriest, Sr. and Mae Russaw DePriest. She grew up and married Raymond Sweat, Sr. on April 7, 1951 and enjoyed 56 happy years before he passed away in 2007. Arzella was a loving wife and devoted mother. She loved to travel and see new places. Some of her favorite things to do were taking long drives in the country to enjoy the spring wildflowers, and leaf peeping in the fall. She was always the one up for a new adventure. When asked if she would like to go on a trip, she would grab her purse and say,

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Funeral Service

June 29, 2016
10:00 AM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, Arkansas 72472

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  1. Carolyn Foster , says
    July 1, 2016

    My thoughts are with your family. In the bible we find hope and comfort. Is. 25:8 "God will swallow up death forever and will wipe tears from all faces."

  2. Sherry Whitaker , says
    June 28, 2016

    I love you mom, and will miss your quick wit and loving presence. I will always remember our drives down all the Texas roads looking for wild flowers. Sherry

  3. Murlene shaw, FAIRVIEW HTS , IL says
    June 28, 2016

    To all of Arzella 's children and families- I loved your Mom. We were 1st cousins. Uncle Oscar and my Mom, Nellie McQuary were brother and sister. I pray for all of you every day. Even though I'm not personally acquainted with you. My family, which you are part of, is dear to me. I do wish I could have come to the funeral. But I couldn't. I pray for God to comfort you during this time. God bless you all. Love, Murlene Shaw.

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