Heather LaRae Ferguson

December 29, 1981 - May 28, 2022

Heather Ferguson of Trumann, AR departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2022  in Trumann at the age of 40 years, 4 months and 29 days. She was born Tuesday, December 29, 1981 in Jonesboro and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann.  She was a teacher, 2000 graduate of Trumann High School, loved sports, taking pictures and shopping.  Holds the scoring record for girls basketball at Trumann High School, triple-crowned her Sr. year, and a member of the Martin Chapel Assembly of God in London, AR.  She was preceded in death by  her grandfathers, Kenneth Simmons and Paul Gairhan.       She is survived by her daughter, Reice Doke of Jonesboro; parents, Jerry and Beverly Simmons Ferguson of London, AR, grandmothers, Elaine Simmons of Trumann and Joyce Gairhan of Nashville, TN and one brother, Jeremy (Sarah) Ferguson, and niece, Kendyll Ferguson of Trumann.       A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Assembly of God, 1771 AR 163, Jonesboro, AR, with Rev. Jerry Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Assembly of God.      Pallbearers will be Wayne King, Rian King, Revis Kemper, Kevin Simmons, Logan Despain and Shannon Walker.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Skaggs and Chad Bishop.       In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, a mask or other facial covering is optional.       Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net