of Batesville,
May 9, 1960 - September 6, 2015
Crassandra Diane (Board) Smart, 55, of Batesville died Sunday, September 6, 2015, in Batesville.
Born May 9, 1960, at Jax Naval Base Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, she was the daughter of Veryl Vincent Board and Carol Misner Board.
She was an excellent cook all her life and worked in state-run homes and the high school with disabled adults and children. She worked as a clerk at Dollar General and in dietary at White River Medical Center. She loved to crochet, read, and watch television with her daughter.
Crassandra was determined that she wanted and would get a college degree. She started when she was young and finished with an associate's degree in criminology from UACCB in Batesville in 2014. She and her daughter, Tiffany, then attended ASU in Jonesboro. While attending Arkansas College, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Alpha Sorority. She was a long-time member of Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville where she helped with Saturday's table.
Crassandra loved people. Her daughter's friends called her ''mom'' because of her loving and outgoing nature. She went out of her way to help people, even when she was struggling herself. Her friends loved her and they remained friends with her for years up to the present time. There is nothing she wouldn't do for them. Crassandra's smiling face, loving attitude, jokes and boisterous laughter will be missed by all.
Survivors include her beloved daughter, Tiffany Smart of Batesville; her parents of Batesville; a sister, Kristina Board of Batesville; a brother, Marcus Board and his wife, Kim, and two nephews, Caleb Board and Bradley Board, all of Rogers; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Hope Lutheran Church in Batesville with Joel Krogen officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be J. D. Smart, Ty Swaim, Travis Swaim, Trace Swaim, Steven Parks and Bradley Board. Honorary pallbearers are Steve Kruse and Dr. George Jackson.
Visitation is from 9:00-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, 2415 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501
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22 Condolence(s)
Tammy Hilburn
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Dear Board family.
I'm signing this late. Crassandra would understand. Mom's been going through health issues since Crassandra passed. But Mom and I have talked and talked about our cherished memories of growing and living with Crassandra. Mother was her dear friend. Crassandra was like the true Aunt I needed as a child. I'll never forget her blasting the Moody Blues and driving that awesome burgundy Plymouth/Mitsubishi Sapporo like hell on wheels. She should have been a NASCAR driver. She often was an 'unofficial' NASCAR driver :)
I had a dream of her about a month ago. She said she's doing great. She was radiant and shining.
I'm passing that message on for her now. And her shininess. That part was quite cool.
Don't care if you think I'm crazy. Most people do anyhow.
But-
She was in my dream, that is what she said, and we ALL know Crassandra wouldn't want me to leave you all out of the loop.
Cause she was loud and female proud.
And I quite liked that about her.
Fond regards,
Tammy R. Hilburn
Betty & Delmas Johnson
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Carol & family, Words are not adequate to express my deep sympathy for you and your family. Sadly, I know what you are going through. I pray for peace for your family, love you and miss you.
angela reed
Friday, September 11, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Angela and Rick
Doug & Marge Punke
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Dear Veryl, Carol, Kristina, and Tiffany:
Our sympathies for this unexpected loss in your family. Of course, we know that in Adam all die. But we also know and confess that in Christ shall all be made alive. So baptized and believing Crasssandra has been saved; she was in Christ; we shall see her again with all the saints who fall asleep in Christ Jesus. This is my hope. I am comforted knowing that this is yours, too. The Lord give you strength in the days to come. We love you.
Tommy & Sandy Chastain
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Marcus & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Tommy Joe & Sandy Chastain
Theresa Harmkn Branscum
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy to the family! May you have comfort and peace today and the days to follow! God Bless
Theresa Harmon Branscum
BHS Class of 78
Janet Yauch
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Loved by all, sweet Cassandra. My heart is with your family. Rest in peace until we laugh together again!
Theresa Harmkn Branscum
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
My Deepest Sympathy to the family! May you have comfort and peace today and the days to follow! God Bless
Gayle Stobaugh
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
I am praying for God to comfort you and your family. I remember having her in class. She was so sweet. Heaven has another singing angel.
Kathleen Thompson Hignight
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
My sincere condolences to all of Cassandra's family. i was a sorority sister and class mate when she was a student at then Arkansas College. I am very saddened to hear of her death . . . much too young. Prayers and love to you all. Especially her daughter.
Mike and Dana Misner
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Veryl, Carol, Marcus, Kristina, Tiffany and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish you peace and healing at this time. We will always have fond memories of Crassandra and the good times we had together. I like to think of the Christmas holidays that we spent together as kids at Grandma's. Those were truly wonderful memories. God bless you all.
tim and tammy misner
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Darlene Anderson Diercouff
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
I was so surprised when my sister, Cheryl, called me to tell me of Crassandra's passing. I always enjoyed her and loved being with her when I lived in Batesville. Veryl, Carol, Marcus and Kristina, my deepest condolences for this loss of your loved one.
David and Vivian Campbell
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Dr. Board and Carol -
Vivian and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Crassandra. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Sheri Buie Cavaness
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Dr. & Mrs. Board and Tiffany, I am very sorry for your loss. Crassandra had the sweetest and kindest heart anyone could hope to have. May the Lord comfort you and strengthen you at this difficult time. Sheri Buie Cavaness, BHS Class of '78
Stephanie Bolin
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Carol & Family,
I am lifting up your family in prayers during this time of sorrow.
Cindy Bunch
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
I hope every angel in Heaven was present to greet you! You will be so missed here. Until we can celebrate our birthdays together again, know that I loved you.
Carla Hager Simer
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Prayers for Tiffany and her family.
David & Lori Campbell
Monday, September 7, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Cassandra. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you...
Anna Floyd
Monday, September 7, 2015
Carol, so very sorry for your lose. Please know that my family will keep you in our prayers. Gods grace to all the family.
Anna Floyd.
Rhonda Sutton Taylor
Monday, September 7, 2015
Dr. And Mrs. Board, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My love and prayers for you all!
Melissa Foster
Monday, September 7, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Cassandra's passing. She was always so kind and sweet. She will be missed by many but she is in a much better place. May God bless you and your family during this time and keep you at peace in the future.
Melissa