Verna Catherine Blansett, 77, of Caraway died Friday, April 30, at the family residence.

Formerly of Trumann, she was a housewife and member of the Rowe's Chapel Baptist Church in Caraway.

Survivors include her husband, Jesse "Short" Blansett of the home; a daughter, Jean Jeffers of Caraway; a brother, J.C. Lansdell of Trumann; two grandchildren, Gary Jeffers of Caraway and Randy Jeffers of Lake City; and a great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Bessie Dunlap Lansdell, and two brothers.

Funeral services were Sunday, May 2, at the Rowe's Chapel Baptist Church in Caraway, with the Rev. Bob Kinnett and the Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial followed in Caraway Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Hospice in Jonesboro.