Evie "Laverne" Dunkin, 80, of Walnut Ridge passed from this life on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro.  She was born on September 22, 1941, in Manila. She was employed at Emerson Electric, where she retired.  She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Portia.  Laverne loved quilting, gardening, and fishing.  She was loved dearly by her friends, family, and church family.

In addition to her parents, Laverne was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her son, Tommy Smith (Millie) of Black Rock; grandchildren, Alex Morgan, Ridge Utley, Aaron Cole, Justin Cole, and Megan Cole; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5, 2022, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Crossroads Baptist Church in Portia.  Funeral services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. with Roger Honey officiating.  Burial will follow in Crossroads Cemetery in Portia under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Justin Cole, Ridge Utley, Mike Couch, Woody Davis, Hunter Snell, and Chris Taylor.