• LaVerne Hughes

    11 Jul 2017

  • LaVerne Hughes, 85, of New DeRoche Community took her journey to Heaven on July 11, 2017. LaVerne was born to the late Arvel and Myrtle McClenahan Henshaw on March 11, 1932 in Bismarck, AR. She was a member of Prairie Bayou Church of Christ. LaVerne liked to do many things, play the piano, sew, travel and floral crafting. She also liked to cook and try new recipes. LaVerne was a truly happy person with a dynamic spirit that will be deeply missed.

    LaVerne is preceded in death by her parents, (her husband of 67 years) Clinton Hughes, one brother, one sister, and a great- grandson.

    LaVerne is survived by her daughters, Sharon Smith of Sherwood, AR; Karen Hughes of New DeRoche, AR; Teresa (Darrell) Duran of Benton, AR; 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many friends and loved ones.

    Funeral Services will be 2:30 PM Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Prairie Bayou Church of Christ  (19480 Hwy 84, Malvern, AR 72104 (501) 865-2540) with Bro. Alan Cansler officiating. Visitation will be prior to service starting at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow service at Prairie Bayou Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Steward, Justun Matthews, Xavier Stone, Rease Matthews, Riley Matthews, Terry Henshaw, Kevin Fendley, and Mike Cansler.

    LaVerne’s family would like to thank the area churches in Hot Springs that provided meals and comfort during her stay in the CHI ICU.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern. Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 10 comments

    Mary Wedsted

    13 Jul 2017

    sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one when I hear the words Prarie Bayou I always vision LaVerne At the piano She will be missed by many.

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    Mitch & Amy Fendley

    14 Jul 2017

    Much Love, Many Hugs, and Continued Prayers for the Hughes Family during this time of loss. Ms LaVerne was such a Special Person. It is impossible to imagine just how many lives she touched with her music. I am only one of many family members and friends who will miss her. May God Bless and Comfort the Family as we try to Cherish her Memory while we gather together to Honor her Life.

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    Arline Lowe

    14 Jul 2017

    Prayers to the family.

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    Le Anne (Henshaw) Stone

    14 Jul 2017

    You will be truly missed, lovely lady. I'm sure your previously departed loved ones are glad to welcome you into your new home with them in the presence of you (our) Lord.

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    Clay an Taylor Atkins

    14 Jul 2017

    She will be missed by many.....my childhood years of her an my granny Virginia playing the piano I will cherish forever may she rip..💓💓 prayers for the family

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    Paul and Pat Bond

    14 Jul 2017

    We send our sympathy and prayers for your comfort.

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    karen hughes

    15 Jul 2017

    I love you mom. I will miss you

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    Michael Fendley

    15 Jul 2017

    A truly wonderful lady who never spoke an unkind word and always enjoyed family and friends. Her piano playing was legendary in that she did not use a hymnal and could play songs after the choir leader only mentioned the page number which the congregation would be singing from. Truly amazing. She will be greatly missed. Much love and prayers for her wonderful three daughters and many grandchildren.

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church

    15 Jul 2017

    Our church is praying for your family and friends.

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    Patricia Dean

    18 Jul 2017

    Karen, Teresa and Sharon, I pray that God will wrap his arms around you all and give you peace and comfort. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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