of Omaha, AR

March 10, 1934 - July 2, 2023

Lora "Granny Fern" Flippo, age 89, of Omaha, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home. She was born March 10, 1934, in Boone County, Arkansas the daughter of Durard and Ruby Rose Roberts. Fern was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Sherman Flippo; her son, Johnnie Ray Flippo; two sisters and five brothers.

She was known as "Granny Fern" to the communities of Omaha and Burlington for many years as a childcare provider, a homemaker, and a gardener. She was a member of the Batavia Assembly of God church.

She leaves behind a son, Dale Flippo and wife, Sarah of Clever, Missouri; a daughter, Wanda McCranie and husband, Richard of Cabot, Arkansas; her grandchildren, Amanda Simon (Johnny), James (Selina) McCranie, Victoria McCranie, Thomas Flippo, Jenny Flippo and Elisabeth Flippo: two great-grandchildren, LaRea and Caylee Simon; her sister Lillian Blevins and a host of other family and friends.


The funeral service was Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with visitation one hour before the funeral, with Bro. Tollie Sutterfield and Bro. Phillip Collie officiating.

Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Heath Barnes, Scott Edwards, Steve Edwards, Thomsas Flippo, James McCranie, and Keith Flippo.


Memorials may be made to North Arkansas Medical Foundation towards the enhanced Infant Security System for the labor and delivery unit.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com