Gail Anne Duckworth, 71, of Mulberry, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Fort Smith. She was born July 28, 1951 in Eugene, OR to the late Harold and Julie (Stafford) Dean. She was a dietician and had worked for Crawford County Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Monte Duckworth of the home; a son, Michael Duckworth of Mulberry; two sisters, Dorene Riley and Gloria Thomason, both of Fort Smith; two brothers, Gary Dean of Pahrump, NV, and Jack Dean of Van Buren; five nieces and nine nephews.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at Peters Cemetery in Mountainburg, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be James Johnson, Brandon Duckworth, Ronnie Sanders, James Dean, Michael Duckworth, and Jason Henson.
The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.