Anne Ethel Tarpein, 92, Springfield, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was born February 7, 1920 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Homer and Ann (Mansfield) Fry. She was married to the late Charles Tarpein. Also preceding her in death were two brothers; six sisters; and a great-granddaughter, Holly Helms in 2004.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Kathy Dameron and husband, James; three grandsons, Richard Ruppel, Steven Helms and wife, Jeneta, and Mark Helms and wife, Lawanna; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Helms, Krista Peryer and Amanda Peryer; great-great-grandchildren, Joey Helms, and Journey and Jude; one sister, Bonnie Sheldon; and many nephews and nieces.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
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