November 30, 2022.
She was born on May 30, 1940, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Tom and Genevieve Speer.
After many years of being a stay-at-home mother, she was a secretary for Fort Smith Public Schools and then spent the majority of her working career as a new accounts representative at Merchants National Bank.
It was a life well lived and she always had an on-going project. She particularly enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining, and coordinating activities at Faith United Methodist Church, but her favorite hobby was doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Heritage Nursing Home and particularly nurse Tina Allen for her care over the years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Tommy; her parents; and her siblings, Jerry Speer, Dana Moore, and Larry Speer.
She is survived by her son Dan and his wife Ralene of Longview, Texas, and daughter Linda Burns of Conway. She was Mema to grandchildren Chris Crovella, Stephanie Way, Blake Burns, Breckenn McClain, Christina Austin, and Hope Billings.
Great grandchildren are Bradley Burtenshaw, Benson Way, Tommy Austin, Collynn Austin, Tadyn Willet, Holden Willet, Wren McClain, Lyla McClain, and Bodhi Burns.
Visitation will be Monday, December 5, at Edwards Funeral Home from 5-7 pm. Her service will be Tuesday, December 6, at 10:00 am at Edwards Chapel with private burial at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Chris Crovella, Blake Burns, Landon McClain, Cameron Way, Toby Austin, and Taylor Willet.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Ln. #310, Little Rock, AR 72202
or Alzheimer’s Association, 2408 S. 51st Ct. Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
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