She was the widow of Marshall Thurman, a retired bank teller at Dermott First State Bank, a Baptist and a homemaker. Mrs. Thurman enjoyed visiting with her family and friends and also loved watching episodes of Gunsmoke and ballgames in her spare time. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Havis Lunsford; six sisters, Cecil Bolen, Ardell Camp, Edna Bolen, Rosa Owen, Dorthia Lunsford and Maybelle Green; and a step-daughter, Melinda Thurman Adcock.
She is survived by two sons, David ''Gene'' Owen and Marvin ''Dean'' Owen and wife Cathy all of Monticello; one step-son, Darrell ''Butch'' Thurman and wife Dawn of Crosby, MS; one step-daughter, Mitzi Williams of Crossett; ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Lacey Cemetery. There will be a visitation preceding the graveside service from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You can sign Mrs. Thurman's guest registry on this page.
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Debbie Hartley - Wilhite
Hamburg, AR Saturday, April 27, 2024 Auntie was a very special lady, wife, mom, and grandma. She never failed to love her family and she was a great cook. She loved my Uncle Marshall and was ready to go be with him. You will be missed Auntie but I know you will busy dancing in Heaven with your husband.Debbie Hartley - Wilhite
Hamburg, AR Saturday, April 27, 2024 Auntie was a very special lady, wife, mom, and grandma. She never failed to love her family and she was a great cook. She loved my Uncle Marshall and was ready to go be with him. You will be missed Auntie but I know you will busy dancing in Heaven with your husband.Barbara McElroy Posey
MonticelloArkansas, Saturday, April 27, 2024 So sorry to hear about the death of Mrs. IreneAna Oakes
Monticello, AR Friday, April 26, 2024 She will be missed by all who knew her I enjoyed going down there see her when I was growing up can't wait to be able to see her again one day us grand kids loved herMark&Mary withers
Monticello, AR Friday, April 26, 2024 Dean and gene we are so sorry for the loss of y'alls mom, we are praying for y'all🕊️😇