Nadell Baker Longmate

Nadell Baker Longmate, 91, of Alma, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, in Van Buren. She was born April 30, 1930, in Mountainburg, to the late Jess and Virgie (Pope) Baker. She was a homemaker and a member of Cross Church, formerly First Baptist Church - Springdale. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, John Longmate; and a grandson, Trevor Longmate. She is survived by two sons, Robert and wife Cindy of Combs, and Richard and wife Kim of Alma; a sister, Louise Johns of Pryor, Okla.; two brothers, J.D. Baker of Aldrich, Mo., and Donal Baker of Rogers; four grandchildren, Merry Ann Barnes of Springdale, Julie Rose of Cave Springs, and Rachel Ann and Trent Richardson Longmate both of Fayetteville, and three great-grandchildren, Gracie Young, Brianne Rose, and Lennis Rose III. Private burial was at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. To place an online tribute, go to: www.edwardsvan-alma.com.