Eva Dianne Gant

Eva Dianne Gant, 71, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died November 10, 2016. She was born September 14, 1945 in Charleston, SC to Clemon and Grace (Lawrence) Dukes. Eva was raised in Savannah, Georgia where she graduated from Savannah High School in 1962 and attended Armstrong State College. She worked for the FBI in Washington, DC; Historic Savannah Foundation and Public Library and Carswell Insurance Agency in Savannah, Georgia; and was the office manager for Scoggins Real Estate, Lawton, Oklahoma. Eva also enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, crafting and miniature making of all kinds. She was a member of Bella Vista Community Church. Left to cherish her memories are her husband of 38 years, Arlin "Ar" Gant of Bella Vista, Arkansas; step-son, Rick Gant, his wife Cyndi, their sons, Brandon and Austin of Napa, California; step-son, Steve Gant, his wife Elizabeth, their children, AJ and Sydney of Napa, California; a brother, Randall Dukes, his wife Alice and nephew, Anthony of Doraville, Georgia. Per Eva's request no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. 72714, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38118 or Circle of Life Hospice, 1201 NE Legacy Parkway, Bentonville, Ark. 72712. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.