LaVerne Hamric Jones

LaVerne Hamric Jones, age 93, went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 26. She will be missed by so many who loved her. She had the roles of Wife, Mother, Granna, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend. She was born in Hickory Plains, Ark., on November 11, 1928, to Ralph and Maude Hamric. She graduated from Beebe High School. Eddie Jones a much older serviceman came into her life after meeting at the Walgreen's food counter in downtown Little Rock. They married on November 14, 1947. They had three children and raised them at Little Rock First Nazarene. LaVerne taught Sunday School, worked at VBS, supervised the Junior Department with her husband, was involved in missionary service, etc. She and Eddie made sure the family was at church "every time the door was open." LaVerne's last job was at Heritage Publishing for 30-plus years before finally retiring at age 82! She left a few years before, but was bored, so she went back to work. She made many great friends there and went on fun Branson trips with fellow employees. Also, special get togethers with her close friends. She enjoyed trips to Destin with family even though she and her sister did not swim, Friday nights eating out with family, reading, Facebook, and sewing in her earlier years. But being with family was her favorite. She is predeceased by her parents; her husband; her son, Dr. Mike Jones; and her sister, Lucille Shelton. LaVerne is survived by her daughters, Sharon Spangler (Sandy) and Melissa Butts (Chris). She was affectionately known as Granna to grandchildren Aimee Murders (Brian); Courtney Hill; Matthew Hill (Riley); Rachel Jones Kirk; David Jones; Chris Jones; Emily Butts; great-grandchildren, Haven Hill; Aidan Harrell; Ryan Hill; Merritt Hill; Baylee Murders; Lenlee Murders; Archer Murders; Declan Allen; nieces who were like her daughters, Jan Woody, Cheryl Hendricks, Kristin McDonald, and their families. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 29, at Roller Chenal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 30. Rev. Bobby Howard will be officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal "Well done good and faithful servant!"