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Irma Mae Yocum

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Irma Mae Yocum, 83, of Rogers passed away March 10, 2013, at Jamestown Nursing and Rehab in Rogers. Irma was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Fort Smith, Ark., the daughter of Ruben and Jewel Baker McAllister. She formerly worked for Scott Paper Company, Emerson Electric and Daisy Manufacturing, and was a member of the Cross Church in Springdale. Survived by her husband of 64 years, Bob Yocum of the home; sons, Steve Yocum and wife, Patsy, of Rogers, and Dennis Yocum and wife, Bonnie, of Bella Vista; brother, Tom McAllister; sisters, Shirley Hale, Betty Newlin and Sue Abney; and preceded in death by daughter, Patricia Teters; brothers, Marion McAllister, Buddy McAllister; and sister, Orberdell Riddle. Irma had nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Cross Church in Springdale. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers. Online condolence: www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.

Published March 13, 2013

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