P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
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In Loving Memory

Velma LoraineChristmas

Date of Birth June 11, 1958
Passed Away On January 13, 2022
At Age 63 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Loraine Christmas, age 63 of Monticello, AR, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born June 11, 1958, in Peoria, IL to the late Jesse James Lawson and Geraldean Cruce Lawson. She was a homemaker, a Holy Ghost filled believer of First Assembly of God Church in Warren, AR, and a graduate of Monticello High School. She is preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers; and three sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Tim Christmas of Monticello; one son, T.J. Christmas and wife Kirby of Monticello; one daughter, Lora Beth Naron and husband Andrew of Ballwin, MO; one brother Jerry Lawson and wife Kathryn of Monticello; one sister Frances Hatcher of Highlands, TX; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kirby Sneed and Bro. Jim Bales officiating. The family requests that masks be worn for everyone's safety. There will be a visitation one hour preceding the funeral services from 1:00 -2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Rash Cemetery in Drew County.
Loraine was a loving and supportive wife, mother, and sister. She was beloved as Aunt Rainey to many nieces and nephews. The grandkids, both given and chosen by love, called her Mama Raine, and we all will miss her as a dear friend.
You can sign Mrs. Christmas' guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
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Stephenson-Dearman Chapel

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71655

January 22, 2022

From 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.

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Stephenson-Dearman Chapel

943 Hwy 425 N.

Monticello, AR, 71655

January 22, 2022

2:00 PM

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Rash Cemetery

Highway 35 East

Monticello, AR, 71655

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Judy Williams March 29, 2022
"I’m so sorry about your loss. I loved Loraine like a sister. We had some of the most memorable times in our lives as best friends. I know she has gone to be with our Lord and Savior and take comfort in that knowledge. I’m so sorry, I just found out today, March 29, 2022"
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Cecil& Sandra Pryor Conway, AR January 22, 2022
"Tim & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss your wife, mother & sister. Our dear God will watch over you.
Our condolences, Cecil & Sandra Pryor"
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Dalene & Mike Monticello, AR January 22, 2022
"Tim, Lora Beth & TJ we are so sorry! Lorraine's smile brightened up a room and her kind, easy going spirit was a comfort to all of us. Please know how much we care. Lifting you up in prayer."
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