She was a retired bookkeeper and wonderful mother and was of the Apostolic/Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Carlene enjoyed sewing and crocheting, and crafting in general. She was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in Lancaster, CA where her son-in-law, Rick Mayes pastors. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the delight of her life. Mostly though, she loved her Savior, Jesus Christ and first gave her life to him at the age of 16.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Clifton Uptigrove; a son, Charley Eugene Uptigrove; grandparents, John Wilbur and Hattie Belle Nix-Furr; and brothers, Blondine Ree, Jr., Robert Furr and Carl Leonard Furr, Jr.
Survivors include her brothers, Curtis Furr of Bakersfield, CA and Dale Furr and wife Lupe of Bakersfield, CA; sister-in-law, Hazel Ree of Broken Arrow, OK; sons, Carl Uptigrove and wife Paulette of Booneville, AR and Clifton Uptigrove and wife Debra of Bakersfield, CA; daughters, Charlene Mayes and husband Rick of Lancaster, CA and Carol Hinton and husband Steven of Lancaster, CA; fifteen grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; as well as many friends and loved ones she considered to be as close as family.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Drew County, AR. There will be a come-and-go viewing Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Covid-19 guidelines will be followed. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Charlene Mayes
Lancaster, CA Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Mom, I loved you so much, there wasn’t anything I wouldn’t have done for you, within my power. It breaks my heart I didn’t get to spend time with you before you left us, you left too soon, I was coming.The only peace I have is that you no longer have to endure the physical pain you had, and I know where you are going.
Thank you for all the wonderful years we had together, and for all your love.
Curtis FURR
Bakersfield, CA Wednesday, January 6, 2021 I love you sis I can't wait till we all get together againI'll miss you until I get there where I will with Joyce with you and the rest of our family and praise our Lord and savior amen
Curtis Furr
Bakersfield, CA Wednesday, January 6, 2021 I love you sis I can't wait till we're all together againWanda Hawkins
, AR Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Carlene was my dear cousin. We didn't have the opportunity to spend much time together, but the times we did have will be remembered fondly. She was a lovely person through and through. My sister, Velma, and I will remember her family in prayer.