Virginia Daisy Oberste, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away in her home on May 27, 2020. She was born on July 25, 1928 in Lepanto, Arkansas to Porter Bryan and Hamer Maclin Bryan. Virginia was retired from Rheem Manufacturing and was a member of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, anything Elvis Presley and her collection of beanie babies.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, John Houston, Jr. and Richard Houston; three brothers, Tom Allen Bryan, Wayne Bryan and Johnny Bryan; one sister, Sally Blake.
Virginia is survived by one daughter, Barbara Houston-Blatchford of Fort Smith; one daughter-in-law, Lois Latuso of Abita Springs, LA; one brother, Benny Joe Bryan of Osceola; six grandchildren, Alana Gregory and husband Geoff of Fort Smith, John Houston, III and wife Jennifer of Abita Springs, LA, Lucy Woodruff of Water Valley, MS, Zac Houston, Tyler Houston and Nick Houston; many great and great great grandchildren; dear friend and loving caregiver, Michael Ledbetter; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral service will be 9 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be 8 AM till 5 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home.