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Verna Grace Criss
April 20, 1941 - December 23, 2009

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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  1. Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan, West Memphis, AR says
    January 10, 2010

    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

  2. Carrie Hendrix, North Little Rock, AR says
    January 5, 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.

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

  4. Darline Nance Casey, Memphis, Tn. says
    January 4, 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

  5. Rodney Campbell, Tulsa, OK says
    January 4, 2010

    Tommy I am so sorry for your loss.

  6. Liz Vredingburgh , says
    December 31, 2009

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

  7. Diana (Hill) Milligan, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 29, 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.

  8. Diana (Hill) Milligan, Trumann says
    December 29, 2009

  9. Martha Parker, Trumann, Arkansas says
    December 26, 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.

  10. Glenn Hannon , says
    December 26, 2009

  11. MAXINE HAUN, JONESBORO, AR says
    December 26, 2009

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

  12. Linda Little Clines, Jonesboro, Ar says
    December 25, 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!

  13. Tammy May, Elizabeth, AR says
    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

  14. jerry and susan king, trumann says
    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.

  15. Nancy Dill Whitman, Rosamond, California says
    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.

  16. Elmo (Rick) Lane, Jonesboro, Ar. says
    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

  17. Jim Kyle , says
    December 25, 2009

    Please accept my deepest sympathies.1959 ClassmateJim Kyle

  18. Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville , Ar says
    December 24, 2009

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

  19. Mel Brown, Conroe, Texas says
    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.

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