Emma DeWitt LaRocca, 76, of Alma, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Fort Smith. She was born March 20, 1942 in Van Buren to the late Willie and Margaret DeWitt. She had worked for Tankersley Food Service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ricky Brock; a granddaughter, Kristen Brock; and a sister, Margaret Ann King.
She is survived by a daughter, Andrea Dlouhy of Torrance, CA; a son, William “Bill” Brock of Alma; two sisters, Barbara King and Helen Serrano, both of Fort Smith; a brother, Willie DeWitt, Jr. of Caney, KS; four grandchildren, Michelle, Jessica, Josh, and Matthew; and five great-grandchildren, Ashlynn, Kyleigh, Camden, Carson, and Olivia.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2018 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Burial of ashes will be at the Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date.
The family will visit with friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
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