Georgia Virginia Raper, 81, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 25, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born December 8, 1935 in Dewitt, Arkansas to the late Miles Emet and Alice Jackson.
Georgia was a homemaker who loved her children and grandchildren. She was a spunky lady who enjoyed being with her friends at Four Seasons and sitting on the front porch swing.
Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Miles Jackson, Jr. and Melvin "Skippy" Jackson; sister, Noralee Watkins; and grandson, Heath Mannis.
She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters, Debra Johnson and husband mark of Vilonia, Arkansas, Nancy Burks and husband Tony of Benton, Arkansas, Kim Moseley of Benton, Arkansas, and Loretta Malone and husband Chris of Paron, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Alma Morris of Heber Springs, Arkansas; brother, John Bill Jackson and wife Addelene of Dewitt, Arkansas; and many more family members and friends who loved Georgia and will miss her always.
Family extends special thank you to Four Seasons and Saline Memorial Hospice for their exemplary care and compassion shown to Georgia.
Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, January 27, 2017, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Funeral service, officiated by Bro. Raymond Mannis and Bro. Bartley Mannis, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Burial following at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery with Brad Moffett, Neil Powell, Mark Johnson, Jake Carper, Greg Taylor, and Dalton DeMaine assisting as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Four Seasons and Saline Memorial Hospice staff members. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
JAN
27.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Funeral Service
JAN
28.
10:00 AM (CST)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015