It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathy Gilbert Vann of Leola, Arkansas, born in Malvern, Arkansas, who passed away on October 13, 2020, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her mother Carolyn Threet Reynolds; her husband James Vann; and her son-in-law Thomas Ford. She is survived by : her children, Ray McCool of Malvern, Kevin Vann of Leola, Charles Vann (Haley) of Sheridan, Stevie Vann of Leola and Julie Ford of Leola; her stepmother J. W. Gilbert (Shirley) of Grapevine; her siblings, Dennis Gilbert (Angela) of Prattsville, Martha Whitley (Gary) of Green Forest, Evelyn Crutchfield (Dale) of Sheridan and Carol Hemmert (Wayne) of Prattsville; and her grandchildren, Gabriella Ford, Raelynn Ford, Keaton France and Remington Vann. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Due to Covid 19, face masks and social distancing are required.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the funeral home for expenses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home