She grew up in the Corinth community and was educated in the Warren school system. She lived in Crossett for many years and worked in clerical positions at several businesses there, including the Crossett Chamber of Commerce. She spent the last 20-plus years of her career working as a secretary for Farm Bureau of Crossett. She loved going antiquing and interior decorating, and was a wonderful cook and good-hearted Christian who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Norman Chadwick.
Survivors include her husband, James Randall ''J.R.'' Burks of Warren; four brothers, Ralph Chadwick and Kenny Chadwick both of Warren, David Chadwick of El Dorado and Robert Chadwick of Kansas; two sisters, Myra DeArmond and Dorothy Harper both of Conroe, Texas; a foster brother, Leroy Chadwick of Texas; two daughters, Michelle Denise ''Shelley'' Lewis and Rachel Seach and husband Jay both of Wilmar; three granddaughters, Sadie Nordeck and husband Kenny, and Anna Lewis, both of North Little Rock, and Ella Seach of Wilmar; and three great-grandchildren, Payton, Andi and Archer Nordeck all of North Little Rock.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Wilmar Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Donaldson officiating. Pallbearers will be Jay Seach, Jim Brooks, Kanyon Calhoun, Ralph Chadwick, Mark DeArmond and Steve DeArmond. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Clemons, Roy Thompson, Sampy Jones, Donnie Taunton and Bimbo Huskey. Memorials may be made to the Wilmar Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 132, Wilmar, AR 71675. You can visit LaFran's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Shannon Rodriguez (Cissy)
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, January 4, 2022 I am so sorry to see that this world has lost such a beautiful soul. I remember her laugh and her smiles...always smiling! She will forever remain in my childhood memories.Juli Bolin Pugh
Austin, AR Saturday, December 25, 2021 Shelley so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Would love to hear from you. Love you ♥️Donna Harton Usry
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, December 22, 2021 J.R., Shelley, Rachel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Fran will be missed terribly.Joye Stephenson
Crossett, AR Wednesday, December 22, 2021 I was so sorry to learn about LaFran. When she worked at Farm Bureau in Crossett, I loved walking in and seeing her smiling face. She was always helpful and never too busy to visit a minute. May God bless you with peace and strength during the coming days.Love, Joye Stephenson
Dawn Reed
Batesville, AR Wednesday, December 22, 2021 I have hundreds of wonderful memories with Mrs Fran. I spent countless hours at Shelley’s house, hanging out, getting ready to go to the youth center, dancing, four wheeler riding. Mrs Fran always had something good cooked up and all the right snacks. She was famous for buying “new and improved” products. She had an infectious smile and laugh and loved to pick on me. She was meticulous about her yard and grew beautiful flowers. I always looked up to her and thought how pretty she was. I know she will be greatly missed and i am praying for the days ahead. Family and friends please remember the promise of Heaven. Everyday is a great day for Fran from now on and she will be healing the Lord get your place ready- I imagine she is wining in your garden! Very fond memories of the Burks home and Mrs Fran. Love and peace for you all!Pam Beard Harton
Malvern ar, AR Wednesday, December 22, 2021 Fran was a class mate and friend of mine and I'm so sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for the familyNena Thomas
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, December 21, 2021 So sorrry for ur loss Randy and family. Fran was a great friend of mine through all our lives. I can still see her smiling face. Prayers for u and ur family. She will b missedBecky Abbott
CROSSETT, AR Monday, December 20, 2021 Dear Rachel and FamilyWe are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky and Marsie