of Midway, AR
January 23, 1946 - December 10, 2017
Alma Varnell, 71 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on December 10, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on January 23, 1946 in Russellville, Arkansas to her parents, Herman and Juanita (Nichols) Crowell. She worked for over fifteen years as a Pre-School Director and later retired From Cloyes Gear Company. Alma loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was a member of the Midway Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Juanita (Nichols) Crowell.
She is survived by her husband of fifty five years, Darrell Varnell of Subiaco; one daughter, Mary Ann Harvell and husband John of Muldrow, Oklahoma; two sons, Rickey Varnell and wife Julie of Midway and Herman Varnell and wife Brenda of New Blaine; three sisters, Debbie Cauthren and husband Rickie of Paris, Sophia Elaine Underwood and husband Stephen of Delaware and Hermeta Minden of Paris; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Midway Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev. Rick Nye. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery in St. Louis Valley under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Jason Varnell, Jeff Varnell, Jesse Varnell, Anthony Newman, Steve Underwood, Michael Antrim and Brady Beasley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Wright and Johnny Hutchins.
Memorials may be made to the Paris Animal Shelter, 100 North Express, Paris, AR 72855
I am so sorry for your loss she was a special person and God gained an Angel. All of you are in our prayers and if there's any thing my wife and I can do please let us know you can call me at 479-270-1392 anytime day or night
Darrell & family - We will miss Alma so much. She was a sweet Godly lady and loved her dearly. We appreciate all you've done for the Daniel Family and Midway Assembly of God church.
Lots of prayers for you all for comfort and peace and especially this time of year. Love you all.
Kay Daniel
Rick and Family
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Max & Robbie Harrison
Mary Ann and family:
So sorry for your loss. May you hold on to your memories.
Rick and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Max & Robbie Harrison
Debbie my prayers are with you in the loss of your sister she is with the Lord now in Heaven an sick no more. May God comfort you and your family n put his arms around you love always your friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be sadly missed.
So sorry to hear about Alma we love and will miss her . We will be praying for the family .The Pettigrews
To Rick and Julie, we are so sorry for your loss. It's not easy when your mom is not around anymore. It's wonderful she has let you with lots of great memories. Prayers for your family.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Neal Wade
MaryAnn and Family,
I’m so sorry for y’alls loss. She was special and loved by many. May you all be surrounded with peace and love this holiday season and lean on each other in this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love you guys!
Darrell,
We are so sorry for your loss. But know without a doubt God gained another Angel to be with him. You and your Family is in our hearts and prayers. Please know that if you need anything please don't hesitate to call. God Bless You All.
Joey & Debbie
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Wayne and Robin Hill