of Batesville, AR
October 1, 1962 - September 10, 2015
Victoria Loletta Earnest Carodine was born October 1, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Minnie Smith and the late Eddie Lee Earnest. She departed this earthly life on September 10, 2015, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas.
Victoria confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Friendship Baptist Church under the late Albert St. Clair.
Victoria was a graduate of Batesville High School and also held an associate's degree in marketing from Gateway Vo-tech School in Batesville. Before becoming disabled at an early age, she worked at the Navy Recruiting office in Batesville. Victoria enjoyed attending church, spending time with friends and family, but most of all her grandchildren.
Victoria was preceded in death by both parents, Minnie Smith and Eddie Lee Earnest Sr.; a granddaughter, Harley Earnest Davidson; and a sister, Shelly A. Jones.
Victoria leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Lewis Carlton Carodine of Batesville; two sons, Antonio Vernell Earnest and Christopher Lewis Carodine, both of Batesville; one daughter, LaQuida Corene Earnest of Batesville; one stepson, Lewis Steven Carodine of Portland, Oregon; ten grandchildren, Keeley Briann Sutton Earnest, Justice LaShell Earnest Brown, Ethan KeOndre Ridgel, Mason Lee Ridgel, Kenyon Latrell Tate Carodine, Easton Kade Earnest Brown, Louis Carodine, Terranessa Carodine, Kailyn Carodine and Jaida Carodine ; three sisters, Veatrice Crawford (Marcus) of Batesville, Marie Booth and Donna Earnest, both of Little Rock; five brothers, Billy Ray Parris of Humphrey, Arkansas, Kenny Ray Parris (Gloria) of Holly Grove, Arkansas, Sherman Earnest (Sharon) of Conway, Arkansas, Tony Earnest (Deanna) of McAlmont, Arkansas, and Eddie D. Earnest of Little Rock; two uncles, Jewel Smith and Javan Smith, both of Little Rock; Godmother (cousin) Ella Barnett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
There will be a homecoming celebration at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Friendship Baptist Church in Batesville with Reverend L. A. Bland officiating. Music will be provided by the Friendship Baptist Choir.
Burial will be in Ruddell Hill Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2015, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tadrick Jones, Victor Chatman Jr., Robert Smith, Sherman Rucker, Michael Hennings, Daniel Smith Jr., Daniel Smith Sr. and Roger Naulls.
Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Carodine, Deacon Tony Avant, her first cousins and family.
Our family wants to express a special ''thank you'' to Dr. Greg Neaville, Dr. Margaret Kuykendall, the physicians and staff at White River Medical Center and Paul Holifield and Econo-Mart Pharmacy.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 909 W. 2nd Street, Little Rock, AR 72201.
I am very sorry for your loss, she was a great woman that I admired very much. She will be missed very much
La Quida, I'm so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family will be in my prayers.
To the Family I am saddened to hear of your loss! My Deepest Sympathy to all the family! May you have peace and comfort today and the days to follow .May the Lord be your strength to carry you through! Sincerely Friends Theresa Harmon Branscum and Family
To La Quida an family , I'm thinking of you an everyone is in on prayers
Where Mercy Is Shown, Mercy Is Given ( Matthew 5:7). I mention this bible passage because this one who I have not met face to face has shown me Mercy. She has been an instrument of God. I want to thank God for the blessing of having her in my life. This is not the end, But the beginning. I can't wait to see you in heaven.
God Bless
Steve Carodine
I am praying for each one of you.God will see you through.Love you all.Dorene
LaQuida an Family , So sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of yall an your in my prayers
All of us at USDA wish to express our sorrow for your loss. We know how much your wife meant to you and your family. We will be praying for you in the coming days.
Dear Laquida and family,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Mrs. Carodine fought a brave fight. She will surely be missed by her wonderful family. May God bless you all and provide the strength you need.