Avis Irene Whittington, 88, of Fouke, AR. passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1932 in Fouke, AR. She is a member of Sanctuary of Hope Church in Fouke, AR. where she loved attending. She enjoyed working in the clothing ministry and food pantry at church. She loved working in her yard and watching all the beautiful birds. One of her other cherished passions was singing hymns with her family.
Preceded in death by her mother and father Charles and Irene Hendrix; brothers Dale Hendrix, David Hendrix and Daughter Jacquelyn Foster. Her husband William Whittington.
Survived by four daughter and sons-in-law Marilyn Gee, Gwen and Bob Bain, Shar and Bob Henry and Gaylyn and Mike Spanhanks; son and daughter-n-law Hank and Kay Foster; sister June Kinney, two brothers Chuck and Dean Hendrix. 13 grandchildren Michael, Meredith, Amanda, Natalie, Valorie, Curtis, Brett, Jeremy, Justin, Clifford, Eric, Heather and Sedina; 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Sanctuary of Hope Church in Fouke, AR. officiated by Revs. Jonathan Stanley and Robbie Jansen
Come and go visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 5 P.M. at East Funeral Home-Downtown.
For those who cannot attend the church service may watch a live stream at East Funeral Home Facebook.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com
