Laverne D. Emerson

September 29, 1939 - April 16, 2020

Mrs. Laverne D. Emerson, age 80, of Palestine, died Thursday, April 16, 2020, at her daughter's home in Palestine. She had been in poor health for the past several years. Mrs. Emerson was born September 29, 1939, in Palestine, and was the daughter of Homer F. Farrell and Jaunita Green Farrell. She lived in Palestine most of her life, was retired from Littlefield's Grocery, and was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ. Mrs. Emerson married Julius 'Jr.' Emerson in 1955, and he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by two daughters; Eva Rene Crews, and husband, John, of Palestine, and Anita Lynn Taylor, and Tim Croom, of Jerico, Arkansas, five brothers; Dan Farrell and Wilba Farrell, both of Palestine, Frank Farrell of Forrest City, Benny L. Farrell of Searcy, and Eugene Farrell of Cherry Valley, four grandchildren; Tracey, Amanda, Joseph, and Will and eight great-grandchildren. She had two brothers; Henry D. Farrell and Joe Bill Farrell, two sisters; Nadine Farrell Hodges and Bernetta White, who all preceded her in death. A private graveside service will be held at the request of the National Funeral Directors and the Arkansas Governor. Stevens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may log on to stevensfuneralhome.net for the online registry.