Robbie Lafern McBride, 90 of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in her home. She was the co-owner of Sparkle and Spice Gift Shop on Main Street in Van Buren. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren and had taught Sunday School for over forty years. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Velma (Sullivent) Thomas; two sisters Flossie and Mildred Kibler; brothers Paul, Charles and Lewis Wayne Thomas.
She is survived by her husband Jim McBride of the home; two daughters Judy Ashley and husband John of Booneville and Susan Scott and husband Rodney of Fayetteville; one son James McBride and wife Melinda of Van Buren; one sister Pat Landers of Van Buren; seven grandchildren Brad McBride, Caitlin Chapman, Callie McChesney, John Allen Ashley, Elizabeth Ashley, Hannah Hamby and Colby Scott; fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11AM, Saturday March 25, 2023 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with burial to follow at Gill Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Family will visit with relatives and friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11AM, Saturday.
Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Grandsons-In Laws, Brad McBride, John Allen Ashley, Colby Scott, Stephen Chapman, Ryan McChesney and Josh Hamby.
A special thanks goes out to Area Agency on Aging. Also in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1121 East Main Street Van Buren 72956.
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