peacefully, February 15, 2023, in her home with family. She loved to enjoy a cold coke-a-cola, all things turquoise, and peanut butter - but especially Nutter Butters.
She was a woman of many talents and was a devoted member of the Cominto Baptist Church. Crafting, traveling (especially to Albuquerque, New Mexico), and caring for her beloved children were the things that brought joy to her life. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Francis Jean Newman; a daughter, Jamie Belinda Waggoner; a grandson, Richard Johnston, Jr.; a step son, Lamont Johnston-Robbins; and an adopted son, James "Jim" Evers; a husband, Donald Johnston; a step-daughter, Diane Collins.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin Baker of Monticello and her children, Valerie "Mimi" DalSanto of Monticello, Cynthia Teel and husband, Trace of Joplin, MO, Damon Johnston and wife, Anitra of Newton, KS, Deaunna Baker of Monticello, Marshall Baker of Monticello, Marty Baker and wife, Sandra of Monticello, AR, Mikey Baker and wife, Sherry of Auburn, KY, Rick Johnston Evers of Bowdon, GA, Dennis Johnston of Carrolton, GA, and Don Johnston and wife, Leeana also of Carrolton, GA, a brother, James A. Arey of England, AR, a sister, Jessie Farmer of Monticello. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, a countless slew of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson Dearman Chapel. Funeral services will follow the visitation on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Wilmar Cemetery in Wilmar, Arkansas. Visit www.stephensondearman.com to sign Mrs. Robbie's guestbook page.
Condolences(8)
Karen Carpenter Donaldson
Van Buren, AR Thursday, March 16, 2023 Mrs. Vera could always put a smile on my face she was a beautiful sweet lady whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. Thoughts and Prayers. Sending love. May God give you strength.Jamie Ortiz
Little Rock, AR Sunday, February 19, 2023 You were there when I needed someone as a teenager and became a Mom for me and a wonderful role model. You introduced me to hair conditioner and skin so soft.. I will always be grateful to you. I love you and you will always have a special place in my heart.Tina Jarvis
Bryant, AR Friday, February 17, 2023 I'm so sorry for yalls loss. Prayers going up.Geraldine Guthrie Woodell
Searcy, DE Friday, February 17, 2023 I met Robbie in the 5th grade at Wilmar School and went on to become good friends with her. We played basketball together, fussed occasionally, and laughed a lot. I'm so sorry I didn't get to visit with her much since school - my sincerest sympathy to her family; I know this is a painful and stressful time. God be with you.Cynthia
Joplin, MO Friday, February 17, 2023 Our road has never been easy but God gave me the last year with you to mend that so we could finally be in a mother & daughter relationship, I can never thank Him enough for that time we had. There were plenty of arguments & distance for a long time but you are my mother and I always loved you, tell Granny Dot & everyone else Hello & I love them. See you at the Gates of Heaven someday to finish our conversation. RIP MOMBeth Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, February 17, 2023 Marvin, Marty and Sandra,My thoughts and prayers to each of you.
robert farrish
greenwood, MS Friday, February 17, 2023 Sorry to here about Vera, Marvin and family my thoughts and prayers are with you may the Lord bless and keep you.Betty & Bill Hopper (Arey)
Bismarck, AR Thursday, February 16, 2023 You are in our thoughts and prayers