She was the widow of John E. Oakes, a former Dura Craft Boat company employee, co-owner/operator of a scrap metal shop, florist and grocery store and was a member of the Tabernacle of Faith Church in Monticello. She was the daughter of the late Earl Rash and Emma Garrett Rash and was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Chester Oakes; one stepson, John E. Oakes; two brothers, Haskell and Clay Rash; and three sisters, Helen Fox, Hazel Grant and Earlie McClure.
Survivors include two daughters, Nora Faye Lovett and LaVeda Allen both of Monticello; fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Condolences(20)
Janie Bowen
Monticello, AR Monday, September 12, 2011 I only knew Miss Faye for 18 months but she was an inspiration in my live. I will always love and miss her.betty pymn
monticello, AR Friday, September 9, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss.Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 8, 2011 LaVeda & familySo sorry to hear about your Mother, your family is in our thoughts & prayers, may God bless & comfort each of you. Johnny & Peggy Williams
lynn pevey
star city, AR Thursday, September 8, 2011 Mr. Oakes, I am very sadden to hear about your Grandmother's passing, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. See you when you return to work, take care till then. Lynn PeveyLois Sanders
monticello, AR Thursday, September 8, 2011 So sorry for the loss of your mother;Prayers are with you all;Kathryne Burton
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 8, 2011 LaVada and family: We are thinking about you. TheBurton family all send their condolences. May the
Lord bless you and take away your pain.
Kathryne and Kenneth Burton
Shirley McGough Hyatt
Rison, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 So sorry to hear about Ms Faye. A lot of fond memories of all the times I spent at your house and all that good fried rabbit she cooked. Your in my thoughts and prayersDavid & Pamela Rash
Longview, TX Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Nora Faye, LaVeda, and FamiliesOur sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily, may God's grace comfort you.
David & Pamela Rash
Jackie & Ilene Rash
Longview, TX Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Nora Faye, LaVeda, & FamiliesOur condolences on the lost of your mother, and grandmother. During this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Aunt Faye was a special person to me and I know you will miss her greatly.
Jackie and Ilene Rash
Curtis and Kristie Wood
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 We have both known Mrs Oakes since we were little kids. She was the sweetest lady. Our hearts go out to Mrs Oakes family.Love,
Curtis and Kristie Wood
Sam Arnold
, TX Wednesday, September 7, 2011 My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mrs. Oakes.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Laveda and family, May God give you strength during this difficult time. Your mom was a nice lady with a sweet smile. I did not know until reading the obit that she was a Rash. I know your cousin Jackie Rash.My prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Tucker
Magnolia, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Like everyone has been saying ,"She was The nicest person ,she would help anyboby if she could."Lavada one of the things I remember the most is going to the rock house to see you and your ma,and all the things she had made,they were all over the places.She was a very creative Lady.Loved Her .I wish you comfort Laveda during this time.Thinking of you.Love You.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers for the family.James and Kathy
Elaine Connard
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 7, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Stacy Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2011 I'm a friend of Len Brockwell. I am so sorry for the family's loss. I wish to express my deepest sympathies.Rick, Diane Guthrie Davis & Heath Davis
Foley, AL Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Ricky and I wish we could be there for our family but will not be able to make it. Just know how much we love all of you. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Faye was the sweetest, kindest, loving Aunt, Mother, Grandmother and Friend anyone could ever ask for. She will be dearly missed and will always hold a special place in my heart. RIP Aunt Faye... Much love to the whole family!Harry L. Densmore III
Star City, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Ms. Oakes will be missed by many, but she will never be forgotten by all those who knew her. She was a very wonderful women, I remember many long and wonderful talks with her, and will never forget those conversation. May God Bless an keep all of you .Harry
Ginger Norris
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, September 6, 2011 My mother is also living at Belle View Estates and I have had the privilege of visiting with Mrs. Oakes several times. She was a very dear person and I know you will miss her deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Sharon & Mark Barnes
Naples, FL Monday, September 5, 2011 Laveda and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Faye was a resident in the same nursing home as our Dad. We had visited with her several times and she was a very sweet lady and always had a smile. May God give you and all your family the strength you need during your time of sorrow.