Lucille Eubanks

Lucille is survived by her son, Jerry Eubanks and his wife Elizabeth; her daughter, Judy Bateman and husband Bill Bateman, Jr., all of Fort Smith; one grandson, Steve Eubanks and his wife Lisa of Van Buren, Ark; one granddaughter, Kathy Abshere and husband Steve; three grandchildren, Josh Abshere and wife Liz, Jerika Abshere, and Jayden Abshere, all of Savannah Georgia; and many cousins and their families.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Eubanks; and her mother and father, Allene and David Bumpers.

Lucille grew up attending the Cecil United Methodist Church, joined Midland Heights United Methodist Church in 1948 and was an active member for 58 years before joining Goddard United Methodist Church in 2004. In 2009, Lucille returned to her home church in Cecil Arkansas and was a member there until her death. Lucille loved going to church and only missed because of illness. She raised her family and instilled in them the same value “if it is Sunday, we go to church.”

Lucille was an avid gardener and took great care of her flowers. She would make lovely fresh flower arrangements for her home and was eager to share her flowers with her neighbors, friends and family.

Lucille was retired from Kroger Value Village in Fort Smith. She loved to cook for her family, especially to bake bread and desserts for her family. She was devoted to her husband of 66 years and to her family. She was a loving, wonderful Mother, Granny, Aunt, and Friend who will be missed and remembered with love.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday at Goddard United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Steve Eubanks, Steve, Josh, Jayden, Kathy and Jerika Abshere and Ryan Kelley.

The family will visit with friends Thursday evening from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.

Memorials to Goddard United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1922 Dodson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901.