Virginia Frances Boone

Virginia Frances Boone, 90 passed away peacefully in her home in Bearden, AR on October 10, 2019. Mama Boone was born January 31, 1929 to late the Richard and Carrie Pennington Gatling. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank C. Boone and daughters Frances Boone Chambliss, Joni Renee Boone and great-granddaughter Brooke Barner. Also preceded in death were one brother James Gatling and two sisters Mary McConnel and Pauline Lair.
She was a devoted wife, a loyal member and Sunday school teacher of First Southern Baptist Church of Bearden, a member of the Women’s Missionary Union, and enjoyed a hobby of decorating cakes for local weddings and birthdays.
She is survived by her son, Rick Boone (Donna) of Lincoln, NE; son-in-law, William Chambliss of Bearden, AR; grandchildren, Lynn Walsh (Bubba) of Holly Springs, AR; Kelli Barner (Gary) of Bearden, AR; Beverly Boone of Mt. Vernon, AR; India Weatherly (Chad) of Fordyce, AR; William “Bud” Chambliss of Bearden, AR; great-grandchildren, Bradley Henderson, Michael Barner, Kenli Barner, Joshua Henderson, Anna Weatherly, Jonathan Henderson, Brett Henderson, and Collin Weatherly; great-great-grandchild, Landon Barner; sister, Ruby Thompson of Owasso, OK; and caregiver, Loretta Cotton and special helpers. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at First Southern Baptist. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12th, at First Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Owens officiating. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net