Fredalene (Whatley) Warford was born on May 6, 1931, in Rufe, OK, the daughter of Mack Whatley and Modena (Provence) Bryant.  She married Willie "Bill" Warford in Dequeen, Arkansas, and lived in the Herndon area most of her life.  Fredalene is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; son, Gordon Ruffin; special son, Troy Ruffin; brother, Billy Whatley; sister, Mary Jo Cunningham; and grandson, Tim Ruffin.

Fredalene was a very special person with a heart of gold.  Every  person she ever met loved her.  She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and loved going to Church.  She was known for making the best chocolate gravy.  Fredalene loved her family and spending time with them.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Fredalene is survived by her son, Jim Ruffin and wife Sandra of Golden, OK; daughter Yvetta Hicks of Durant, OK; grandchildren, Rick Ruffin, Todd Ruffin, Wade Jordan, Michael Scherf, Keith McDaniel, and Dena Rymel; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; along with a host of other relatives and friends.