Lucy Stites's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2026 in Van Buren, Arkansas

Lucy Stites

April 20, 2026

Van Buren, Arkansas

Lucy Stites's obituary , Passed away on April 20, 2026 in Van Buren, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes

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Lucy Stites Obituary

The passing of Lucy Stites of Van Buren, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 20, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lucy Stites or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ledbetter and Catherine Ledbetter (Mabry); her son Jerry Stites; and her siblings, Brenda Robison, Bonnie Jackson, Rhonda Brently, Terri Sawyer, William "Bill" Ledbetter, James Allen Ledbetter, Danny Ledbetter and Mike Lewis.

She is survived by: her husband Jerry; her children, Angela Harmon of Van Buren and Bryan Stites (Mia) of Muldrow, OK; her brothers, Roger and Arthur Ledbetter; her grandchildren, Shannon, Jaxson, Amayah and Lincoln; and her great grandchild Landry.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ocker Funeral Home (700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Gill Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes



Wed

Apr 22

Visitation

Ocker Funeral Home
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956

Thu

Apr 23

Funeral service

Gill Cemetery

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