Jeanette McKinney Blevins

Jeanette McKinney Blevins, 76, of Barling, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She was born August 11, 1943 in Fort Smith to John and Lena McKinney. She was a Christian and a retired teacher for the Dardanelle Public School System. Jeanette was an avid bridge player and member of the Fort Smith Duplicate Bridge Club, where she served as President. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Benny Blevins; and a sister, Sharon Price.

There will be a Private Graveside Service, with interment at Roselawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

She is survived by a daughter, Lee Ann Neidecker and her husband Scott of Van Buren; a sister, Carol Gramlich of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Benjamin Neidecker and Remington Blevins Neidecker, both of Van Buren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fort Smith Duplicate Bridge Club, 1810 South U Street, Fort Smith AR 72901 or Jen’s Kitty Rehab, 3123 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith, AR 72901.