The later part of her life was spent as a homemaker helping take care of her family and grandchildren. She was a member of The Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Benjamen Lavert Watts and Mary Letha Funderburg Watts and was also preceded in death by her husband, William Lamar Calhoun; two sons, Randall Keith Calhoun and Dwight Lamar Calhoun; four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Calhoun was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to many. She loved cooking for her family, taking long rides to enjoy the scenery, and visiting with friends and family.
Survivors include one son, Ricky Lee Calhoun and wife Beth; grandson, Eric Paul Wright, great grandsons Corey Clayton, Gavin Paul and Jed David Wright, grandson, Justin Lee Calhoun and fiancée Morgan Densmore; one daughter, Donna Calhoun Forrest and husband, Jackie; granddaughter Jaclyn Sheigh Forrest, great granddaughter Piper Emmaleigh Forrest; granddaughter Jenna Elizabeth Cater and husband Nick, great grandson Gage Forrest Cater all of Monticello; a daughter in law Patricia Gilliam Calhoun Bailey and husband, David of Dover, AR; granddaughter Paige Leigh Morphis and husband, Jimbo; great grandsons Zachary Taylor and Robert Grayson Morphis all of McGehee, AR; granddaughter Amy Denise Calhoun Hutchison and husband, Brady; great grandsons Blake Austin and Hunter McGuire Hutchison of Germantown, TN.
A special thank you to Dr. Tim Simon and his staff for taking such good care of our mother for many years.
Condolences(23)
Roxanne Shook
Titusvile, FL Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Dear Ricky, Beth, Donna, Jackie, Patricia, Paige, and Amy, I am very sad to hear of Lynvil's passing. You've been in my thoughts and prayers these last few weeks. Lynvil was truly a wonderful, loving, kind, and thoughtful woman. She was a great mom.In loving memory,
Roxanne
Annette Allison Posey
McGehee, AR Tuesday, January 7, 2014 I didn't know Mrs. Calhoun personally but I have known her daughter in law Patricia for all my life and I know she was a wonderful Grandmother to her grandchildren , Paige and Amy Calhoun.. She lived a wonderful long life.. My prayers are with all the family.Alvin and Irma james
, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 Sorry to hear of Mrs Lynvil. She was a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Carol Moore
Monticello, AR Friday, January 3, 2014 I remember 25 years ago, living with Mrs. Calhoun. She was like a grandmother I never had. Ricky, Beth and family, I will keep you in my prayers.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 prayers for this familylinda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 thinking and praying for the familyDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, January 2, 2014 Ricky,Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dennis Wells
Caroline Magness
Hot Springs, AR Wednesday, January 1, 2014 My prayers are for you and your family. May God blessand comfort you during this difficult time. Lynvil will be
missed by all who knew her.
John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 31, 2013 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.Love, John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Martha Barbee
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Mrs. Forrest I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I will keep you in my prayers.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Dear Ricky, Donna & Families,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I saw her about three years ago before I moved to Florida, we had a great talk. I have wonderful memories of her. Please know that all of you are in in thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
In Christian Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, December 30, 2013 Ricky, Donna and family, I am sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a sweet lady. She and my mother, Fay Wright Stephenson McClain, were close friends growing up together at Greenhill. Mrs Lynvil was 3 days older than Mother.KK
gillett, AR Monday, December 30, 2013 your in my thoughts and prayers.....love you....Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 29, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.Klay & LaWanda McKinney
Warren, AR Sunday, December 29, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...Robert McDaniel
West Memphis, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 Ricky, Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Know it is hard losing your parents. May God give you strength during these times.Know that my Mother and Dad are now visiting with your Dad and Mother like there used to. Seems like our parent's group of friends are slowly being reunited together in heaven.
Will keep your family in our prayers.
Robert Alan McDaniel, Son of Robert Ben "Rabbit" & JoAnn
Renee Withers Binns
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 Ricky & Donna, So sorry about your Mother, she was such a sweet lady. My prayers are with you.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 Having been born and reared in Green Hill, I have known Lynvil all my life. My sincere sympathy is extended to her entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you lean on the Lord for your peace, comfort and understanding.Carole (Doss) Rushing
James & Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. She was a very sweet lady and will be greatly missed. Green Hill has lost another one who grew up there.Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 My sympathy and prayers are with your family. Lynvil was a sweet and wonderful cousin. May God bless all of her family.Bobby Ellis Gilliam
Shreveport, LA Saturday, December 28, 2013 OUR PRAYERS ARE FOR MRS. CALHOUN AND ALL THE family ESPECIALLY MY 1ST COUSIN PATRICIAOF DOVER, Arkansas DAUGHTER OF MY UNCLE EARNEST (BILL) GILLIAM.
from Bobby and Margaret (Tindall) Gilliam and families.
Diane Montgomery Higgs
Carlisle, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I understand how it feels and can only say I'm sorry and hope that you look back and remember the wonderful life she had and be thankful for the time you all shared with her.Barbara Burks McElroy
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 28, 2013 So sorry to hear about Mrs. Lynvil. I have known her every since I was a small child. She was a very sweet lady. Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.