Benita Huddleston

Benita Huddleston, 76, of Van Buren, AR, died Monday, July 4, 2011 in a local hospital. She was born May 25, 1935 in Pecos, TX. She was a retired administrative assistant for Tyson Foods where she worked for over 20 years; she quilted and attended Lee Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Megargee of Monroe, N.C. and Dana Dutton of Van Buren, AR; two sons, Scott Huddleston of Amarillo, TX and Mark Huddleston of Van Buren, AR; a sister, Jo Franklin of Van Buren, AR; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Franklin, Steve Franklin, Clayton Franklin, Mitchell Franklin, Cody Franklin and Leonard Franklin.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Franklin and Austin Gies.

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel with burial at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, AR under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 8, 2011 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, AR.

Memorial tributes may be made to Peachtree hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind

Building 4 Fort Smith, AR 72901.