Fern Pevia Warren

FERN PEVIA WARREN passed from this world on Aug. 13. She was born March 15, 1927, to Fred and Lucille Pevia. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank, her parents, sister Dove Cartwright and brothers Harold and Herman. She is survived by her daughter Tad White of Charleston, Ark., son Scott and his wife Amanda of Little Rock, and grandsons Seth White of North Little Rock and Brooks Carretta of Brooklyn, N.Y.. Fern was stricken with Polio in 1952 and she was paralyzed from the neck down due to her illness. She fought to overcome her illness, resumed her career as a dance teacher and lived a full life. She took great joy in teaching dance and she touched many lives passing along the skills and love of her favorite hobby and lifestyle. Her family would like to thank all the caregivers that provided countless hours throughout her life especially those that assisted during her Polio battle and more recently at Presbyterian Village, St. Vincent Hospital, and Hospice Home Care. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN) 350 S. Donaghey Conway, Ark., 72034 or through their website at www.aetn.org. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. Graveside service scheduled 10 a.m., Tuesday at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Services by Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 West 12th Street, Little Rock. 501-661-9111. Online guest registration is available at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.