Minnie Craig McFarland

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Wallace-Martin Funeral Home

445 N. American St.

Stockton, California

Minnie McFarland Obituary

Modesto, CA

September 3, 1920 - March 23, 2006

Minnie Craig McFarland, 85 of Modesto, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 in a Stockton hospital. She was born September 3, 1920 in Russelville, AR. She moved to California in 1940, living in Linden until 1954, Stockton until 1995 and Modesto until the present. She was active in the Moose and senior dance activities in Oakdale and Escalon. She was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved her cats.

She is survived by companion, Arland Williamson of Modesto; sons, Freddie J. McFarland of Stockton and Ronald Craig McFarland of Lake Tahoe; granddaughters, Stasy L. McFarland of Stockton, Monica Hill of Stockton, Rebecca J. Harrison of Lodi, Melinda Braido of Idaho and Kelly Sunshine Frawley of Morro Bay; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters, Mayme Burg of Concord and Dorothy Whorle of Anaheim.

Family and friends are invited to attend services at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2006 in the Fireside Room of Wallace-Martin Funeral Home, 520 N. Sutter St., Stockton. Private committal.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be expressed to the American Heart Assn., 1710 Gilbreth Rd., Burlingame, CA 94010 or the American Diabetes Assn., 2720 Gateway Oaks Dr. Ste #110, Sacramento, CA 95833.

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Published by The Record on Mar. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Minnie McFarland

7 Entries

Noah Gregory Harrison

April 6, 2006

Nana would always say to my mom when we saw her, "Becky, he looks just like Matthew, I can't get over it." She would say it over and over again. That made me feel proud because I love my big brother and look up to him. Nana would always tell me how smart and talented I was because she liked my drawings. She would say that she was very proud of me. I was proud of her, too. She was so cute and funny. I will miss her and always love her and I will never forget her.

Chandler Grey Harrison

April 5, 2006

My mom has been sadder than the rest of us since Nana died, because now she has no grandma's left. Grandma's are so special to little girls and big ones too. I loved my Nan, too, and I will miss her. She was always so nice to me and liked to hug me a lot. She would say, Chandler, come give Nan some love, Hun." She was funny and made me laugh. I hope my niece, Olivia, loves my mommy as much as my mom loved her Nana. It makes me so sad to think I will never see her any more. I hope Poppa Fred and mommy will be okay because I know they are both very sad now, and I love them. Some day I will tell my kids about my Nan.

Gregory Harrison

April 5, 2006

Nana was very special and important to me. (My favorite in-law.) From the moment my wife, Rebecca, introduced me to her, Nana made me feel accepted, loved and a part of the family. I truly enjoyed the times we shared on birthdays, holidays, and at get togethers. (It didn't hurt that she always reminded my wife what a catch she had made in me...a man can never hear that enough!) Like my own mother and grandmother, Nana was also from Arkansas. The way she spoke and the catch phrases she used, reminded me of my own family. When I once told her that, she laughed and with a twinkle in her eye, she said, "Maybe we're kin...and you and Becky are kissin' cousins!" Silly ol' Nana. She could be quite a character. I will miss her very much.

Rebecca Jo Harrison

April 3, 2006

Nana filled my life with many beautiful moments and memories. She always offered her love, support, encouragement, wisdom and strength, when we needed it. As her eldest granddaughter, I feel very blessed to have had her in my life for more than forty years. She had a beautiful heart and a wonderful sense of humor. She could really make me laugh...and sometimes cry. She took great pleasure in my children (her great-grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Noah and Chandler), and thoroughly enjoyed every moment she shared with them, as well as the time she shared with those of my sister and cousins. My husband, children and I will miss her every moment of every day. She told me once that God would come for her when "her room was done, as he knew just how she wanted it to be decorated and furnished. Well, "I love you, Nan...I guess your room was finally finished...kiss everyone for me and know you will remain in my heart until we meet again."

Pam Groves

March 29, 2006

I am blessed to still have Arland (dad)with us. Thank you for the aknowledgement of the couples love for each other. He will miss all of their love and laughter.

I am sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Our prayers will

be with all of you .

Sincerely, Pam and family

Gary and Judee Williamson

March 29, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of Minnie's passing. I know this will be the hardest thing Dad (Arland) will ever endure. May God help him and all of Minnie's family during this difficult time.

Jacqueline Talton, ADON Elmhaven

March 29, 2006

With deepest sympathy for the loss your mother. God allows seasons in our life. A time to laugh, a time to cry and a time to die. I am praying that God will give you whatever it is that you need to get through this difficult time.

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