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Anita Joyce Larson

Anita Joyce Larson, 84, of Springdale passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Washington Regional Medical Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1932 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Clarence Martin and Ethel Bolton-Martin. She graduated Montebello High School in 1948. She was a good hearted generous lady as well as a loving mother and grandmother. She owned and operated the Gallery Cafe in Decatur for many years and has owned several successful restaurants. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Rapoza. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Arte Larson of the home; two sons, Arte Larson III of Fayetteville and Mike Larson of Bella Vista; three daughters Cari DeLaughter and husband Rick of Springdale, Marie Kane and husband Kelly of Gravette and Patty Yattaw and husband Tom of Colorado; sister, Margaret Pratt of Fayetteville; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017at the First Christian Church in Gravette. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the organization of your choice. Funeral Services are under the direction of Madison County Funeral Service of Huntsville. Please visit www.madisoncountyfuneralservice.com to leave the family an online condolence.

Published May 14, 2017

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