of Greenbrier, AR
May 25, 1948 - August 17, 2021
Laraine E. Stevenson, 73, of Greenbrier Arkansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2021. Laraine was born on May 25th, 1948 to the late John Alvis & Fauline Lewallen, in Conway, Arkansas. She attended Conway High School, where she graduated in 1966. Laraine went on to the Arkansas State Teachers College, where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Laraine spent the next 32 years teaching, splitting her time between Guy-Perkins and Quitman School Districts.
Laraine was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Greenbrier. She loved her ministry as a Nursery worker, and loved those babies as if they were her own.
She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Stevenson Duncan (Keith), granddaughters Addison Paige Duncan and Lauren Elizabeth Duncan. One brother, Larry Lewallen (Renee), and a host of nieces & nephews who had a special relationship with their Aunt Laraine.
Laraine's greatest loves were her granddaughters, and their numerous Branson shopping trips. She also enjoyed travel, her art classes and was an avid reader. Laraine cherished her family, and could not have been a more loving Mother, Nana or friend.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00PM Friday, August 20, 2021 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00PM Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Burial following at Old Liberty Cemetery in Conway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to Bethlehem Baptist Church Nursery, Greenbrier.
Bethlehem Baptist Church
505 Hwy 225 W
Greenbrier, Ar 72058
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32 Condolence(s)
Shannon Young
Monday, August 23, 2021
My deepest condolences, Ms. Lorraine was my first teacher at Guy Perkins in the 4th grade. She was a very sweet and sincere person. May God strengthen you all in your days to come.
Brenda Burks
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Melissa, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laraine was one of my favorite teachers. May God strengthen you in days ahead.
Brenda Burks
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Melissa, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Laraine will truly be missed. She was indeed one of my favorite teachers and was always very nice and kind hearted. Praying for your strength in days ahead.
Brenda Griffith Dowdy And Sandy Dowdy
Friday, August 20, 2021
Melissa and family your mom was a great teacher and was loved so much Sandy loved her so much. She was always great with Sandy we will miss her. Sorry for your loss. She will always be in our hearts
Brenda and Sandy Dowdy
Rodney & Sheila Foster
Friday, August 20, 2021
Melissa,
We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Our hearts are heavy with sadness but we will continue to reflex on the happy times we shared with Ms. Laraine. She was a great teacher and mentor to many students in the Guy-Perkins school district. Ms. Laraine will be greatly missed.
Mary Bridges
Friday, August 20, 2021
Melissa,
Your mom was a very sweet lady! She will be missed by many! You are in our thoughts and prayers sweet friend!!
Bridget Browning
Friday, August 20, 2021
Melissa,
So sorry to hear about Ms. Laraine. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Amanda Passmore
Friday, August 20, 2021
Laraine was my first grade teacher, but I knew her my whole life. She was a wonderful person. Love and miss her.
Dorothy Jones Morlan
Friday, August 20, 2021
Laraine and I went to Conway High School together. She was a Great sweet Friend. Melissa and family my love of God is with you. So sorry to all the family and may God show you His Love. Love and Prayers Dorothy Jones Morlan
Melissa Belote
Friday, August 20, 2021
Melissa I’m so sorry for your loss, she was incredibly kind woman she will be greatly missed.
Kay Thorn
Thursday, August 19, 2021
I am devastated by the loss of my dear friend. She and I were carpool buddies. She and Melissa traveled with me to all of Mark's football games. I know you are with our Savior and I can only imagine how wonderful it is. Melissa I love you and remember my door is always open.
Terry Hall
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa and family,
Lifting each of you in prayer in the coming days. Praying you’ll be comforted by God’s presence and by the love and care of friends.
Tonia Ellis
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa,
My mama is Becky, so we are second cousins. Mama has always told such sweet stories about growing up with your mom. Your mom joked that I must have named my daughter Rayne after her.
I can only imagine how much your heart hurts. Wishing peace to you, your children and Uncle.
Love to you,
Tonia
Jeanie Terrell
Thursday, August 19, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Laraine's death is a loss to the world. She was a super lady and I am proud to have known her.
Libby Hutchins
Thursday, August 19, 2021
I am so sorry to see this. Your mom was a sweet lady and we will keep your family in our prayers. Libby Hutchins
Donna Wiedower
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa and family,
I was so sorry to hear this news. The last time I talked with Laraine was at a volleyball game at Little Rock Christian. She was always so sweet and loved your girls so much. I have fond memories of her, and she will be missed.
Love,
Ben, Donna, Amy and family ♥ï¸.
Tammy (Battles) McCollum
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa and family,
Our hearts are so heavy for all of you. We loved Mrs. Laraine and believe she is in the presence of Jesus Christ, her Savior and Lord. What a blessing she was to all who knew her. We love you and will be praying for you. 💕
Woody and WMargie Parker
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa, your mom was loved by all who knew her and by all her students. She will be greatly missed. We pray that God will wrap His arms of love around you and your girls to bring you comfort and peace. May knowing that one day there will be a great reunion in Heaven help to turn your sorrow to joy in knowing you will see her again. With deepest sympathy, Woody and Margie Parker
Doris Watkins
Thursday, August 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. 🙠For comfort .
Anna Ruth Kennedy
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Melissa, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know your pain and hurt. But comfort is all around you with Jesus, God the Father and Holy Spirit. Plus your loving church family and friends at Guy and in Faulkner County. Prayer are going up from every place.
Damon C. Poole, II
Thursday, August 19, 2021
For those of us who were her students, this is truly a sad loss of not only a teacher, but also a dear friend. At Guy-Perkins, we had Mrs. Laraine, for First, & Sixth Grades, & As A Senior Class Sponsor. She was not only patient & firm, but she also had a sense of humor even when we got under her skin, LOL, She truly loved her students and we truly loved her too. Rest In God's Peace, Mrs. Laraine Stevenson, & God Bless You, Melissa & The Rest Of Your Family. - Damon C. "D.C." Poole, II
Sandra Graham
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Melissa. I am praying for you and your family. Your mother and I were best friends from 7th grade thru graduation. We were just like sisters. Neither of us had a sister. Oh the memories and the stories I could tell you. I’m sorry I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know you better. I will be praying. Sandra
Donna Rowlett Hogan
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
What a sweet soul this world has lost! My 1st grade teacher I thought she hung the moon and stars and still after all this time and not seeing her etc. I still think that same thing. Praying for the family, I love you guys.. My thoughts are with you during this time. MS. Larianne you will be missed. Watch over us all. Love. Donna Rowlett Hogan
Johnny Clendenin
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
May God give the family peace during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss!! Laraine was such a sweet lady.
Janis Newman
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
I went to school with Laraine in Conway. I would run into her ever so often and she was always the same sweet girl I remember from school. I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for Gods comfort to the family during this sad time. Much love to you all.
Ruth Anne Fulmer
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Laraine, you will be missed by all your friends from GroupMe. We love you!â¤ï¸
Marilyn Scott
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
I have known Laraine since she was the flower girl and I was the crown bearer for the Ellen Smith Halloween Carnival when we were five. My mother was her first grade teacher. Laraine was a sweet friend who will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to the family.
Brenda Fry
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
To Laraine’s daughter and granddaughters.
I met Laraine in junior high school about a year after I moved to Conway. Although we haven’t seen much of each other since high school, our paths would frequently cross and we’d speak a few words.
I remember her as very very sweet and fun loving. Never knew her to say an unkind word about anyone.
I am so very sorry for your loss and pray your memories, faith, family and friends will sustain you during this most difficult of times.
Brenda
Charles Roller
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Raye Jean Linn
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for all of you today and in the days ahead. Laraine and I were friends for many years. Lots of happy memories.
Becky Crum
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
My dear sweet cousin, we spent such good times at Granny Hazels when we were young. We grew up and I didn’t stay in touch like I should have. I love you and wish peace for your family. You left this world way to soon. Prayers for Larry, Melissa and your grandchildren🌹🌹
Nancy Rhodes
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
I am praying for Laraine’s family at this difficult time. She had been my friend since elementary school, a sweeter woman would be hard to find. I will miss her greatly!