Vera Walker (Virginia) Vance

Vera Walker (Virginia) Vance, 67, of Jackson, formerly of Osceola, died of a stroke on June 23, 2014, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born Aug. 21, 1946 in Wynne, she was a retired employee of Walmart, a Baptist and a 50-year resident of Osceola.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayburn Walker and Clara Lamb, and her husband, James Ervin Vance.

Mrs. Vance leaves three daughters, Sabrina Renee (Michael) Parker and Jennifer Vance of Osceola, and Leslie Forsythe of Murry City;

One son, James Reid Vance of Jackson;

Three sisters, Clara Ann Street of Little Rock, Pat Biggerstaff of Jackson and Darlene Arnold of Osceola;

Five brothers, Bobby Walker of Neark; Billy Walker of West Memphis, Johnny Ray Walker, Mayburn Walker, and Jimmy "Bo" Walker of Osceola;

Seven grandchildren; and

One great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at noon on July 12 at 109 Pin Oak in Osceola. Funeral arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home of Osceola.