November 12, 1940 - December 29, 2024
Vivian Blake Pafford
Mrs. Vivian Blake Pafford, 84, of Parkin, AR passed away at her home on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Parkin, AR to Mr. Vernon Gerald Jenkins and Mrs. Vivian Fontella Crick Jenkins.
Mrs. Pafford was a retired Clerk from The United States Postal Service and was a Faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Parkin, AR.
She loved taking care of her family, especially her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John Blake and her second husband, Harvey Pafford; Four Brothers, Charles Edward, V.G., David and Donald Jenkins and One Sister; Esther Melton.
Left to Cherish her memory are her Four sons, Lynn Blake (Debbie), Wynne, AR, Glyn Blake (Denise), Jonesboro, AR,
Allen Blake (Kellie), Paragould, AR, Robert Blake (Sonya), Biloxi, MS; Two daughters, Angelia Byrd (Gary), Sunflower, MS, Kaye Cooper (Sheay), Cherry Valley, AR; One Step Daughter; Judy Boyd (Gene), Collierville, TN; 13 Grandchildren, Braden Byrd, Cory Byrd, Toni Byrd, Barry Blake, Whitney Blake, Jaclyn Kitchens, Jeffery Blake, Jordan Blake, Blake Mallory, Lindsey Blake, Lexa Blake, Trey Boyd and Rachel Boyd; 12 Great Grand Children; 1 Great Great Grandchild; 1 Sister, Colleen Bonauo, Parkin, AR and 1 Brother, Jerome Jenkins, Leslie, AR.
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23 Condolence(s)
Polly Simpson Barnes
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Candle lit in memory. God bless
Stanton Caradine
Friday, January 3, 2025
May peace and comfort find you and the Family at this difficult time. Please know that you're in our thoughts. Prayers from the Caradine Family!
Reverend Tony Wells O.M.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Our hearts mourn for the loss of your dear, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Please accept my personal condolences, as well as prayers and condolences from my family, and the Congregation at Earle Baptist Church.
Ms. Vivian was truly loved by everyone that knew her.
We will continue to lift you in our prayers.
Janet Grafton
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Holding your family in prayer.
Janet and Jeff Grafton
Jeff and Donna Sisk
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Praying for the family
Beverly Kinneman
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Colleen,
So very sorry about your loss of Vivian. I know what strong sister love is and how hard this can be for you. Love you very much and sending hugs and prayers.
Donna Simpson Hampton
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
We will continue to keep your family in prayer. May you lean on Jesus for peace and comfort. Mrs. Vivian was always a strong outspoken person. So sweet and loved by all. She will be truly missed.
Robert and Ann Caradine-Tennie
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Praying that God will give you peace during this solemn time. You all have have our sincere condolences and prayers.
Scott Felsenthal
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Colleen - everyone at Whitmor sends their thoughts and prayers your way. We are so sorry for your loss.
James Young
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
So sorry to hear of Vivian's passing. A life long fixture and a devoted citizen of the city of Parkin. She will be greatly missed.
Callie Caradine-Jones
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The family of Jack “Pap” Caradine are sending our deepest sympathies & prayers to the Blake Family.
Eric and Stephanie Lyons
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Love you and prayers
Mike & Marie Lucas
Monday, December 30, 2024
Praying for you all during this difficult time.
May the presence of God surround you and cover you with His peace and comfort.
John Baldwin
Monday, December 30, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a great lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Alice Guy miller
Monday, December 30, 2024
So sorry to her of your moms passing loved talking with her at Edward’s funeral I know she will be missed by all that loves her prayers for all
Mike Pendergrass
Monday, December 30, 2024
I remember Vivian as a kind and beautiful woman. R.I.P. sweet lady.
Letha Vinson
Monday, December 30, 2024
Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to Allen and the Blake family. Your mother was very special. Your classmate, Letha Hill Vinson
Gary Harlow
Monday, December 30, 2024
Prayers to all of the family
Robert Knighten
Monday, December 30, 2024
Mrs. Vivian was a second mom to many. Loved by everyone. Prayers for the family. Will truly be missed.
Diane Patterson
Monday, December 30, 2024
We will truly miss Ms Vivian,she was always so kind and cheerful every time I seen her
Allan and Tonja Ott
Monday, December 30, 2024
She was a very sweet Lady. Glad we got to see her at the reunion. Love and prayers
Jay & Tanya Hardister
Monday, December 30, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Ms. Vivian. I wish I could have been around her more and could listen to more of her stories. Really enjoyed the ones I did hear. Prayers for her family during this difficult time. Rest in peace
Janice Ruston-Southall
Monday, December 30, 2024
Prayers and love to family. Vivian was a special lady and loved by many.