Dorothy M. Edmundson

Dorothy M. Edmundson, 83, of Van Buren, Ark., died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in a local hospital. She was born May 4, 1929, in Houston, Texas, to the late Raymond and Maggie Parr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Extension Homemaker's Club of Van Buren. She enjoyed crafts and flower gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Parr; and a sister, Joann Holtkamp. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank of the home; two sons, Robert Edmundson and wife, Gwen, of Pea Ridge, and Richard Edmundson of Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Larry Parr and wife, Linda, of Humble, Texas; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. There will be a public viewing and visitation on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. at Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. Edmundson will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Burial of ashes will be at Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date. To place an online tribute, go to www.edwardsvan-alma.com.