Verna Grace Criss

April 20, 1941 - December 23, 2009

Obituary

Ms. Verna Grace Criss was born on Sunday, April 20, 1941, daughter of late Dwight Cash Criss Sr., and Flossie Pauline Whitlatch Criss. Ms. Criss died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at the family residence in Trumann, Ark., at the age of 68 years 8 months and 3 days. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired second grade teacher and reading specialist for the Trumann Public School, a member of the Poinsett County Retired Teacher Assoc., Alpha Delta Kappa, the Wednesday Lunch Bunch, Monday Senior Citizens Dance Class, and a member of the First Baptist Church and the Encourager Ladies Sunday School Class. Ms. Criss was preceded in death by one son, Criss Allen Hannon in 2006 and her parents. Survivors include one son, Tommy and wife Jean Hannon of Kansas, Okla.; two sisters, Ada Lou Terry and Nancy Lafarlette both of Trumann; two brothers, Dwight Criss, Jr., and Rev. Douglas Criss both of Trumann. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Dale Whitlatch, Todd Whitlatch, Johnny Whitlatch, Jody Whitlatch, Vernon Terry and Jim Mincy. Visitation will be Saturday 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. Memories may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR., 72472. Online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"My deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Verna. I am sure her years of teaching left many good memories for her students.Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan

Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan, West Memphis, AR

January 10, 2010

"To all of you I pray God's comfort and peace be with you through your loss. I have many wonderful memories to warm my heart and bring laughter to my days of the times our families shared. She was a dear friend and will be greatly missed.

Carrie Hendrix, North Little Rock, AR

January 5, 2010

"I'm deeply sad to hear this news. Mrs.Criss was a dear mother in law,my prayers are with all of the family,and friends....

Julie Anne Curtis (Hannon), Lead Hill, Ark.

January 5, 2010

"Doug, It has been so many years, since you and my Brother Jerry ran around together. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. With Love and sympathy Darline

Darline Nance Casey, Memphis, Tn.

January 4, 2010

"Tommy I am so sorry for your loss.

Rodney Campbell, Tulsa, OK

January 4, 2010

"Verna and I taught together for many years. We laughed and cried together many times. She was my friend, and I will miss her.

Liz Vredingburgh ,

December 31, 2009

"My prays are with at this timeVerna and I had a lot of fun timesI will greatly miss her. May God be with you all.

Diana (Hill) Milligan, Trumann, Arkansas

December 29, 2009

Diana (Hill) Milligan, Trumann

December 29, 2009

"I was very sad to learn of Verna's passing. she was a wonderful person. We taught school together for several years before she retired.

Martha Parker, Trumann, Arkansas

December 26, 2009

Glenn Hannon ,

December 26, 2009

"MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU,SINCERELY, MAXINE HAUN

MAXINE HAUN, JONESBORO, AR

December 26, 2009

"I am shocked and saddened to hear about Ms. Verna's passing. I once taught with her for about 13 years. I have quite fond memories of our times and experiences together. She was a lovely person to me, a loyal friend with a sweet sense of humor. I truly share the pain her family and friends must have. May eternal peace be with you, Verna, goodbye friend!

Linda Little Clines, Jonesboro, Ar

December 25, 2009

"So sorry to hear of your loss. Just seeing now in Verna's obituary of Criss being gone as well. Sincerely,Rodney and Tammy May

Tammy May, Elizabeth, AR

December 25, 2009

"To the entire Criss family, Jerry and I were deeply saddened to hear of Verna's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

jerry and susan king, trumann

December 25, 2009

"I am so sorry to hear of Verna's death. Verna was married to my Uncle Bill Hannon and was a kind aunt to me growing up. I became a teacher because of her and her love of children and education.

Nancy Dill Whitman, Rosamond, California

December 25, 2009

"Verna will be missed very much by our 1959 class. We lost someone very dear to our hearts and a good friend. To you Verna we will meet again in the hear after when all the saints get together for the final time. Rick(Elmo)& Linda Sue Lane

Elmo (Rick) Lane, Jonesboro, Ar.

December 25, 2009

"Please accept my deepest sympathies.1959 ClassmateJim Kyle

Jim Kyle ,

December 25, 2009

"Doug and Dwight and familys, our prayers are with you.

Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville , Ar

December 24, 2009

"Was stunned and saddened to learn of Verna's death. She was a fellow classmate at THS. Have enjoyed seeing her at various reunions and corresponding with her through the THS class of 59 email network. She will be missed.

Mel Brown, Conroe, Texas

December 24, 2009