of Batesville, AR

July 29, 1936 - January 7, 2022

LaVonne Jobe Hinkley, 85, of Batesville passed away January 7, 2022.

She was born July 29, 1936 in Eldred, Minnesota to Henry and Irene (Wachter) Jobe.

LaVonne was a loving and caring person with a gentle soul who was a caregiver to all. She graduated from high school two years early. She had a unique sense of humor and loved to tend to her flower garden and bake all types of sweets.

Survivors include one son, James Hinkley of Ellendale, North Dakota; one daughter, Jill Hinkley of Batesville, Arkansas; one sister, Joyce Zahler of Westby, Wisconsin; two grandchildren, Nichole Conner (Matthew), and Shelby O'Keefe (Devin); five great-grandchildren, Christian Edwards, Haley Altom, Samuel Conner, Alivia Conner and Roman Conner, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Newman Hinkley; one daughter, Patti Hinkley; two brothers, and two sisters.

Burial will be held in Eldred, Minnesota at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 320 Executive Ct Ste 302, Little Rock, AR 72205 or to Arkansas Children's Hospital 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com