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Edith M. Gann

Edith M. Gann

Edith M. Gann

February 10, 1923 - July 5, 2010

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Mrs. Edith Mae Gann was born on Saturday, February 10, 1923, daughter of the late Arthur and Daisy Livingston Smith. Mrs. Gann died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 87 years 4 months and 25 days. She was born in Harrisburg, Ark., and had lived her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Gann was a Homemaker and life long member of Healing Hands Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin Gann, two sons, Johnny and Eugene Gann, three brothers, three grandchildren, and her parents. Mrs. Edith Gann had lived at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro for the past eight months. She was well known for being called the Apron Lady by Channel 8 News. Mrs. Gann loved making aprons and giving them to people for free. Her pay was when they came to pick up the aprons with big smiles on their faces. Mrs. Gann looked forward to seeing their smiles. Her children were so very proud of their mother who was a kind, caring, and loving person. Survivors include three sons, Darrell Gann of West Memphis, Wayne Gann of Columbia, MO, and Calvin Gann of Conway, Ark.; four daughters, Caroline Gann of Frostproof, FL, Louise Upton and Brenda Sipa both of Jonesboro, and Wanda Biggers of Angleton, TX; one brother, Guy Smith of Trumann; 29 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Mike Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Larry Woodruff, Bobby Meridith, Danny Biggers, Ralph Guthrie, JD Guthrie, and Donald Guthrie Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Hey grandma I’m kk I’m your great great grand daughter and I’m 13. u died a couple months after I was born. I don’t know if I ever got to meet you, but I hope I did. I wish I could have known you like my grandma or mom did. I love you

Mckendra Estes, Jonesboro Arkansas

March 10, 2023

"You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Stephanie Crain ,

July 12, 2010

"grandma..i miss you very much and even though we all loved you and are going to miss you we all know u are in a better place and you are no longer in pain..i know that you will be taken care of in god's hands. we love and miss u grandma and will all see you again someday. love and miss u always

janet mckinney, lonoke, arkansas

July 9, 2010

"Dearest MotherI love you so much and I know there are going to be hard days for me a head but I know the Lord will help me through it all. Thanks to sissy Brenda I got to enjoy those days with you. I would not take anything for those days spent with you. I promise you Mommy that I would pray for your sons and daughters for there salvation. I will pray everyday until God takes me home. I miss you already. But will see you some day. I pray for God to tocuh my brothers and sisters and help them in there time of need. And dont worry about uncle Guy we will take care of him. Love Your Daughter Wanda

Wanda Biggers, Angleton Texas

July 9, 2010

"Brenda & family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You all will continue to be in our prayers.

Rick & Carie Barker, Jonesboro AR

July 8, 2010

"Dear Wanda and the rest of the family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It is so hard to lose one's parents. I lost my dad almost ten years ago and mom went to join him in November 24, 2009. God has helped me thru my grief and he will help you too. You will be in my thoughts. Shirley McClaughlin Redd

Shirley Redd, Jonesboro, AR

July 8, 2010

"Brenda, Jason, Nehemiah,and Jamie: we are praying that God comforts you at this time. It is hard to lose a love one.

Barbara Holt Spears, jonesboro, ark

July 8, 2010

"iam sorry 4 your loss

lisa britt, pocahontas arkansas

July 8, 2010

"Sis. Brenda and family, please know that ya'll are in my prayers, my heart, and my thoughts. I know that you will miss your mom so much but I also know that ya'll know she is pain free and happy now and that she is with her Lord. I am praying for peace, comfort and understanding for you all. Cherish and hold on to your memories because they will help you thru the days and weeks to come. Love to all!

Reba, Brookland

July 7, 2010

"My deepest sympathies to the family.

Tim James, North Little Rock

July 7, 2010

"grandma you will for ever and ever be missed...and well loved.. life on earth was always a booger for you but the lord saw fit to bring you home and i will see you again someday i love you so much others just dont see the pain in my heart but the lord knew i only wanted the very best for you and you are in a much better place love you always

ricky and mary mckinney, lonoke arkansas

July 7, 2010

"Hi Momma, I miss you so much. I am so happy for you that you are not suffering anymore but I miss you lots. You know when we fussed at each other because you would yell because the nurses didn't get there as quick as you thought and you know I told you that if you didn't stop I was gonna leave, I WASN'T GOING TO LEAVE, I would never leave you. I love you momma, you were the best mom ever and you never left me. I know why you had to leave now but you have always been there for me. I just wouldn't take a day back of all the things we did together I would do everyone all over again if I had too. I am so glad you are with Jesus and your loved ones I know you are happy but I miss you terribly. I just don't know what I'm gonna do ( I know Joe will say work,) lol but you know he is happy for you too. Well momma I have to go and get ready to come and see you for the last time but I know you will always be watching over me. Momma I love you very much and thank you for all the funny things you did and for all the wonderful memories you have left me. I love you momma but I am happy for you. Love Brenda

Brenda Sipa, Jonesboro, AR

July 7, 2010

"we will miss you dearly grandma

roscoe, conway, arkansas

July 7, 2010

"i will miss her .she was a good grandma.

jeffrey, lonoke

July 6, 2010

"Brenda & family, I am so Sorry for your loss, i know it was your moms gain, but there will be days and months that you will miss her terribly but God will be your strength in time of need,Love youLoretta

Loretta Craig, Jonesboro Ar.

July 6, 2010

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