Jasmine was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Atha (Hot Springs) and her parents, John M. Love and Ruby Gordon Love (Sparkman).
Her survivors include sons Terry Lee Atha of Hot Springs; John Sterling Atha (Janice) of Little Rock, and daughter Kelley Atha Cummings (Darryl) of Hot Springs and Georgetown, TX.
She is also survived by her much-loved grandchildren and great grandchildren including Abby Brooks (Matt) and daughter Karlee; Sara Johnson (Stephen) and son Luke; Kaitlyn Slabodnick (Noah) and sons Rowan and Fletcher; Cameron Cummings; Spencer Cummings (Kearsten) and daughter Camden.
She is also survived by brother John Charles Love (Sparkman), sisters Peggy Cummings (Sparkman) and Gwen Diffee (Malvern).
Jasmine was born and grew up in Sparkman, the oldest of seven children. She graduated in 1954 from Arkadelphia High School. She met and married her sweetheart, Bob Atha after graduation from high school. They eventually settled in Sheridan to raise their family. She worked as a banker and an Executive Admin Assistant and enjoyed square dance clubs during her time in Sheridan. “Bob and Jackie“retired to Bismarck; where they enjoyed gardening, making friends, attending church, and spoiling their grandkids. They eventually settled in Hot Springs where she enjoyed her passion for growing flowers and visiting with friends. She was a member of First Christian Church.
She had a gift for providing exceptional extended care to her father, mother-in-law, husband, and son. A special thank you to the staff at Harmony Family Medicine, DaVita Dialysis, and CHI St. Vincent’s in Hot Springs for the wonderful relationships she made both during her own illnesses as well as through the care she provided to others.
A visitation and service will be Friday, September 15 at 12:30 at Jones Cemetery in Amity. Arrangements by Gross Funeral Home of Hot Springs.
Pallbearers are Cameron Cummings, Spencer Cummings, Darryl Cummings, John Atha, Noah Slabodnick, Stephen Johnson, Matthew Brooks.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grossfuneralhome.com for the Love Atha family.
