Anita J Dobbins's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Anita J Dobbins

August 17, 1943 - July 16, 2025 (81 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Anita J Dobbins's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Anita J Dobbins

August 17, 1943 - July 16, 2025 (81 years old)

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Anita J Dobbins Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Anita J Dobbins of Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on July 16, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Anita J Dobbins to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Anita may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her children, Debra Bader and Tim Dobbins; her parents, Norlan Ray Morris and Ethel Fay Morris (Quisenberry); her sister Gail Phillips; and her grandson John Bader.

She is survived by: her daughter Lisa Leonard of Fort Smith. She is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church (2117 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR 72956).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



Fri

July 25

Celebration of life

10:00 AM

Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
2117 Alma Blvd, Van Buren, AR 72956

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