of Bee Branch, AR
April 5, 1923 - June 23, 2017
Lynnette Van Dusen Collums of Bee Branch, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born in Malvern, Arkansas on April 5, 1923, to the late Clyde and Alma Van Dusen.
Lynnette graduated from Malvern High School in 1941. The Van Dusen family owned a veneer mill in Malvern. Lynnette often talked of spitting nails to make veneer baskets to help support the family during the depression.
Lynnette attended the University of Arkansas and it was there that she met her future husband, Layne Collums. She earned a BSE in Home Economics from Arkansas State Teachers College, now UCA. Lynnette was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Grand Matron of Arkansas in 1972. She served on the Arkansas State 4-H Board and was chairman of the Bee Branch Cemetery Board for many years. Lynnette was a supporter of Ozark Health Medical Center and gave children's Bibles to the literacy program, A Bookcase for Every Child.
She was a member of Bee Branch Baptist Church serving as pianist, organist and teacher.
Lynnette taught Home Economics at South Side School in Bee Branch. She liked to do all types of handwork and won several awards. She loved flowers and enjoyed working in her yard. Lynnette was an international tour guide for Dan Dipert Tours.
She was a staunch supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks since 1942. Lynnette watched Razorback football, basketball and baseball until her last days. She would never leave a game no matter what the score or the weather conditions.
Lynnette is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Layne Collums, one son, Layne Eugene Collums, Jr., two brothers; Clyde Erwin and Milton, and a sister, Sarah.
Left to cherish her memory are daughters; Nancy Green (Doug) of Bee Branch and Jill Starkey (Randy) of Springdale, one son, Jim Collums (Lana) of Bartlett, Tennessee; a daughter-in-law, Jackie Collums of Harrison; eleven grandchildren; Jodi Owen of Vernon, Texas, LeAnn Thomsen (Chris) of Fort Worth, Texas, Ken Collums (Robyn) of Abilene, Texas, Brad Green (Lucy) of Evans, Georgia, Corey Green of Statesboro, Georgia, Joseph Green (Sarah) of Millington, Tennessee, Natalie Nicholson (Daniel) of Little Rock, Zachary Nicholson (Kristen) of Little Rock, Jacob Nicholson (Alicia) of Conway, Shanna Reidel (Jeremy) of Fayetteville, and Cole Collums (Evelia) of Yuma, Arizona, eleven great grand-children; Molli, Ben and Jaci Owen of Vernon, Texas, Anna and Layne Collums of Abilene, Texas, Gavin Nicholson of Little Rock, Maggie Green of Evans, Georgia, Haili, Rufus, and Taylor Reidel of Fayetteville, and Alexandria Collums of Yuma, Arizona, one sister, Juanita Efird of Malvern, numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm 8:00 pm on Monday June 26, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton. Services will be held at the Bee Branch Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Sam Brown and Reverend Craig Golden officiating. Interment will follow at Bee Branch Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Ken Collums, Brad Green, Corey Green, Joseph Green, Zachary Nicholson and Jacob Nicholson. Honorary Pallbearers are Milton Van Dusen, Jr., Harold Stark, and Tracy Wilson.
Memorials can be made to A Bookcase for Every Child, [%] Jim Davidson. Pickles Gap Village, 315 Hwy 65 N, Conway, AR, 72032.
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11 Condolence(s)
Gene and Mary J. Warren
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Remembering a life that added so much goodness to the world.....
So sad to hear of Ms. Lynnette's passing today 7-19-2017. She passed her duties on the Arkansas 4-H Alumni Board over to me many years ago and we shared the piano duties at Order of Eastern Star meeting many times. May your special memories, as my special memories of her, sustain you at this sorrowful time. With Deepest Sympathy!
Jane (Martin) Bailey
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Lynnette was such a wonderful influence when I was growing up. She was active in several organizations that I was a part of and such a leader in the community. She touched lives in a loving way. She will be missed my many.
Linda Leonard Houston
Monday, June 26, 2017
Nancy, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother was very kind to me and I have great memories of her and your family. Love to all.
Jami Edwards Fooshee
Monday, June 26, 2017
Nancy, Doug, Brad, Corey, Joseph, and Family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was a great lady and will be missed. Layne and Lynette were pillars in our small community and great examples of Godly people. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jami Edwards Fooshee
Dwight. Donna Lankford
Sunday, June 25, 2017
She was a real fine Lady we really Love her and Lane they are together again singing in Gods choir
Karla Smith Elliott
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Nancy I am so sorry to read about your mother. I will keep the family in prayer.
The Craft family (Dara Anderson Craft - Sarah's daughter)
Saturday, June 24, 2017
I always loved talking to Auntie as she was always ready to share a story or give sage advice about life. I will miss talking to her about the Razorbacks and take solace in knowing that she is playing cards with my mom in heaven right now.
Nancy Van Dusen
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Sweet Aunt. Always took such pride in her appearance and her family. She will be missed.
God Bless you Aunt Lynette
Nancy Van Dusen
Sandra ( Parish) and George Odom
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Lynnette was my 5th grade and 9th and 10th grade home economics teacher. I did not like every thing she said or did but she was my standard. If she taught it, I believed that was the way it was to be done.
She and Layne were friends with my parents. We all were members of Bee Branch Baptist Church. When we got an organ, she played it and I played the piano.
Her son, Rusty, was in my class and Nancy was a few years younger. We still enjoy visiting with her when we meet.
A special generation of people is coming to an end. I am so thankful they they were a part of my life.
Michael Hopper
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Heaven shines brighter with you there. I'm sure the Lord will love your organ playing. I'll see you again!!
Ruby Canady Hopper
Saturday, June 24, 2017
I am so sorry for the family loss. Lynette was a dear friend and I have known her since about 1945. She has been my church family since that time.
Heaven gained another beautiful angel.
God bless all of you.