Christaline “Chris” M. Milligan, 94, of Fort Smith, passed away Saturday September 8, 2018. She was born October 26, 1923 in Dardanelle, AR to the late John and Gracie Crowder. She was a retired Office Manager and a member of First Baptist Church in Fort Smith.
Her daughter, Linda Watkins of Fort Smith; her brother, Austin Crowder; and her parents, preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Kay Knight of Van Buren; her sons, William R. Ford of Van Buren, Phillip Milligan and wife Julie of Fort Smith and Greg Milligan and wife Teresa of Fort Smith; her sisters, Pauline Monroe and Betty Nicely, both of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Chad Henderson, Craig Shelly, Gary Hawthorne, Kent Clark, Bryce Henderson and Brant Henderson.
The family will visit with friends Monday evening from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the funeral home.