Fern Sosebee, who resided in Lavaca, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012, at her home. She was born July 4, 1930 in Sebastian County near Lavaca to the late Guy Brittian and Lucille (Graham) Brittian. She was 82 years old. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Larry Dale, Rickey, and Britt Sosebee; one daughter-in-law, Linda Mae Sosebee, and three brothers.
Fern owned and operated her own beauty shop for 34 years. She loved her work very much and loved people. She took into her home those with broken wings, showed them love and tenderness until they were fixed, that still holds true for most of us today. She lived her life helping others. Fern was a member of Lavaca First Baptist Church.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 26th at Lavaca First Baptist Church, with Pastor Tony Buchanan officiating. Burial will be at Hickory Ridge Cemetery, located east of Lavaca, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Hartsel Sosebee; one daughter-in-law, Peggy Sosebee of Lavaca; six grandchildren, Audra Thompson, Yolanda Hodges, Clayton, Steven, Terry, and Brianna Sosebee, all of Lavaca; nine great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Don Sosebee, David Sosebee, Harold Sosebee, Rob Thompson, Monte Hodges, and Don Qualls.
Family will visit with friends 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.