Viola McKown

Viola McKown of McRae, Ark., was born May 25, 1919 in Stigler, Okla. to George E. and Lona Barnard. The Lord called her home on Jan. 21, 2011. She was a long-time loyal member of the McRae United Methodist Church and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved having her family and friends in her home for big Sunday dinners. She left a lot of fond memories to be cherished. She was preceded in death by her husband, Spence; three daughters, JoAnn Bryant, Arverla Bradford and Joyce Barnard; a granddaughter, Angela Baker and a grandson, Stephen McKown. She is survived by one son, Wayne McKown and Brenda of McRae; three daughters, Annette Miller of Greers Ferry, Linda Jones, and Rose Mary Jackson and Jackie, all of McRae; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at McRae United Methodist Church, with burial in Weir Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.