Book of Memories for Freida Delores McKinney

Condolence From Skip Bagley

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:20:55 EDT

Dear Family of Ms. McKinney: My wife and I met Freida about six to eight months ago at the Walmart Garden Dept. on Zero Street. Freida had had heart problems, as I have, we are of a similar age, etc., so conversation between us was comfortable as we shared our life's experiences with one another. My wife is an avid gardener, and Freida said she also had many plants in her yard and around her pool. After a few minutes of conversation with Freida, we felt as if we had known her for years. Thereafter, every time we visited Walmart, we would visit Freida in the Garden Dept. to say hello, exchange a few words, etc. After a while, we were old friends. Then, one day she was not at work. I asked her co-worker where she was and he told me she was in the hospital. Time passed and she hadn't returned to work; we were worried about her but were hesitant to make another inquiry. Then, about July 5, 2014, we were in Walmart and we saw Freida! She was shopping, looked healthy, and we talked to her for about an hour. She had a 2" stack of photos of her yard, her pool, etc., and we examined every one of them! Her yard was beautiful! She told us she had been in the hospital with congestive heart failure, but she was now feeling okay. She shared that she had told her daughter that she wanted to "really fix-up her yard" this summer in case this was her last year of being healthy enough to do so, and her yard was, indeed, quite beautiful. I know she loved being with her daughter as they worked to "fix-up" the yard. Perhaps she had a premonition that this would be her last opportunity to work alongside her daughter as they made the yard so beautiful. I had an appointment at the Little Rock V.A. Hosp. last Thursday, the 17th, when Freida passed away. I did not return home until late on July 21st. As I was reading the newspapers that had accumulated during my appt. at the V.A. Hosp., I read that Freida had passed away and the funeral was at 1 P.M. Monday, before I had returned to Fort Smith. Had I been aware of Freida's passing, I assure you my wife and I would have been there to express our sympathy to her family. Freida often talked about her husband, her daughter, and her grandchild. It was obvious that she loved you all, so very much. I know that daily life with her must have been wonderful, sort-of cozy and warm, and I'm sure you will miss her so very much. I'm sorry my wife and I missed the funeral, truly I am, and please know that Freida will be thought of every time we visit the place where we were fortunate enough to have made her acquaintance. God bless you.

Condolence From Linda Wright

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:38:11 EDT

This was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. I could not believe she was gone when they told me of her passing. I am going to miss our weekly visits..the garden center will not be the same without her. Prayers for her family which she talked about often.

Condolence From Gwen Mastin

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:51:12 EDT

Oh my goodness!! I walked into Wal-Mart Saturday morning & 1st thing I saw was the flowers with Freda's Picture on it. I couldn't believe it!! I had gotten to know her from checking out in her line back in the garden center at Wal-Mart. She was just the sweetest thing! I always enjoyed talking to her. Even if I saw her in other parts of the store she was always so so sweet!! I am so sorry for your loss. I will surely miss seeing her at Wal-Mart!! Gwen Mastin(Wal-Mart Friend)

Condolence From Sue King

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:30:36 EDT

Lloyd and Monica There are not any words to make this any easier, just know you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Sue, Stephanie, and Michael

Condolence From James & Edna Wagoner

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:38:16 EDT

We are so sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence From Jeff Tomlin

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 10:34:05 EDT

I am so sorry for your loss. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence From CAROLYN BLAIR

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:43:19 EDT

she will be miss,always smiley,she was a good friend.

Condolence From Debbie Scott

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 08:54:30 EDT

I so enjoyed talking to Freda at Walmart. Walmart will not be the same without her. She will be missed!!

Condolence From Jeanie Webster

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 22:40:46 EDT

She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence From Dusty & Jean Helbling

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 18:05:34 EDT

Loyd & Monica It just seems a short time ago we were in Alpha-Graphics enjoying doing business with the family ! We know how difficult is is to lose a loved one and our prayers are with the family. Freida always made us feel like family even though we were just customers ! God Bless You All! Dusty & Jean Helbling Ozark

Story shared: A bright light

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 10:54:06 EDT

My husband and I have always shopped at Walmart. Freida was one of those bright lights. Smart, cheerful, helpful and considerate were her many traits. She has left a multitude of sad customers that looked forward to seeing her smiling face. God bless her, and her family and friends. She will be missed, but not forgotten.

Condolence From Wayne Helms

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:47:09 EDT

May God grant the family and friends of Freida an extra measure of comfort in the days ahead, and may they forever cherish their precious memories.

Condolence From Libby Rangel

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 21:31:41 EDT

I am so sorry for your loss. I just adored Frieta. I have worked with her at WalMart for about 4 years. She was a light in a dark room. A blessing to be around be around. She will be greatly missed. Y'all are in our prayers.

Photo shared: Freida_McKinney001.jpg

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 11:02:29 EDT