Maureen Frances LaRue

Maureen Frances LaRue, 90, of Mountainburg, passed away Friday, November 13, 2026 in Fort Smith. She was born August 13, 1936 in Manhattan, NY to the late Dale D and Veronica Rose (McPartland) Kinnick. She was a seamstress, avid artist, a quilter and loved sewing.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth LaRue and a brother, Dale D. Kinnick.

She is survived by her two daughters, Rose Meadows and her husband Paul of Alma, Valerie Smith and her husband Randal of Mountainburg; a son, Kenny LaRue of Mountainburg; two sisters, Joli Hamilton and her husband Terry of Mountainburg, Diane Parker and her husband Frank of Alma; four grandchildren, Kristi Watkins (Tim) of Mountainburg, Veronica Nicole Santillo (Paul) of Siloam Springs, Suzanne Fisher of Nixa, MO, Jeremiah Smith (Ashley) of Mountainburg; eight great grandchildren, Marlon Watkins of Springdale, Warren Watkins of Mountainburg, Veronica Paige Howard (Josh) of Cave Springs, Logan Howard of Bentonville, Khloe Santillo of Siloam Springs, Jordan Fisher of Springfield, MO, Jacob Fisher (Maykala) of Nixa, MO, Lincoln Smith of Mountainburg; a great great grandchild, Veronica Briar Gamez; as well as her nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Patch.

Memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026 at Conley Cemetery in Mountainburg under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. Family will visit with friends after the service. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, Van Buren, AR.