Laura Crowder, 76, of Van Buren, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at her home. She was born December 28, 1944 in Fort Smith to Lawrence and Miriam Denton. She was a founding member of Living Hope Church in Van Buren, and loved her grandchildren very much.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Denton; and a grandson, Ethan Bray.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Burl of the home; a daughter, Darla Bray and husband David of Alma; two sons, Ricky Crowder and wife Karen and Gary Crowder and wife Angela, all of Van Buren; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Gill Cemetery Pavilion, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Michael Bray, Caleb Bray, Garrett Crowder, Rickey Crowder, Grayson Ward, and Josh Avila. Staff Sgt. Randy Crowder will serve as honorary pallbearer.