of Vilonia, AR
December 31, 1942 - June 11, 2021
Dovie Jane Dunn Hairston, 78, of Vilonia, AR, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. Her family and friends were fortunate to spend time with her and thankful for our time together.
Jane was born on December 31, 1942 to Jessie Roy Collins and Maggie Viola Gwin Collins in Jacksonville, AR. She was the twelfth of thirteen children. After graduating from Sylvan Hills High School in 1960, Jane went on to graduate from Arkansas State Teachers College (UCA) in Conway in 1964.
Jane was passionate about flowers, gardening, music, reading (especially her Bible), visiting with family, friends, and neighbors, and getting exercise including outdoor walks and square-dancing. Tall and athletic, she excelled at sports including basketball, softball, tennis, badminton, swimming and was an active mother. She filled her life with loving warmth and kindness, wrote thoughtful cards and texts, and kept in touch -- even mastering her iPhone with Facetime video calls. We will miss her greatly and her love abides in us.
She worked in education for most of her career, teaching junior high school at Enola, then many years as a Head Start Preschool Teacher and was known to many as "Miss Jane" at school and church. She was a woman of great faith, grace, strength and dignity. She also had a loving, gentle way about her and was always ready to give and receive hugs and affection. She loved children and spent many years teaching Sunday School and in her later years leading the senior women's bible study group at Holland Baptist Church where she was a faithful member.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings Evelyn Ringgold, Inez Foster, Ray Collins, Lucy Ringgold, Arlene Gentry, Roy Collins, Mamie Collins, Virgil Collins, Cecil Collins, and Joe Collins, by her son-in-law Michael Scott Tarvin, and by her first husband Floyd Llewellyn Dunn and her second husband T.B. Hairston.
She is survived by her sisters Violet (Johnny) Swaggerty and Goldia (Lee) Wilkins. She is survived by her three children, Donna (Brad) Mason of Bentonville, Debbie Tarvin of Little Rock, and Eric Dunn of Houston, TX; nine grandchildren, Jesse (Jenee') Hensley, Logan and Roman Mason; Collin and Haydon Tarvin; Chalin, Lydia, Ava, and Vivian Dunn; and two great-grandchildren, Layla and Zoey Hensley.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00PM, Friday, June 18, 2021 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the funeral home chapel with Bro. James Diley officiating. Private burial will follow.
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14 Condolence(s)
Judy Hendrickson Grosshans
Sunday, June 20, 2021
She was always such a Super Sweet woman, & I think that everyone that knew her , loved Ms Dunn! So Sorry and sad that she has gone.
Patricia Clark
Saturday, June 19, 2021
I'm so glad I had MS jane as my.freind I will miss her greatly she was my freind and we had great.times together sorry for your loss
Deanne Midkiff
Saturday, June 19, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Janiece Bland
Friday, June 18, 2021
I am sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Donna, Debbie, and Eric, you are in my prayers.
Jonathan Rea
Friday, June 18, 2021
Jane and I worked together for many years at CAPCA in the Head Start Program. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jane was proud of each of you.
Jonathan "Jon" Rea
Krista Mauldin
Friday, June 18, 2021
Sending love and prayers to the family of Ms. Jane. She was a faithful Christian woman who loved the Lord, her family, church family, and friends. She was always active in our church & especially loved her time with the children. We will miss her dearly. Jerry and Krista Kay Mauldin.
Charlsie (Castleberry) and Jim McBride
Thursday, June 17, 2021
With our sympathy and prayers
Cherre Holley
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Donna, Debbie, & Eric,
I am so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was a sweet lady with a beautiful soul. She loved everyone and always had a smile to share. If you need me, please let me know. You are in my prayers!
Martha Nahlen
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
My brother, sister and I are so very sorry to learn of Jane’s passing. She took such good care of our mom for several years — very many times going beyond what was required. Jane stayed in touch with me and mom — we loved her and will miss her!
Melinda Reynolds
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Goldie and family, we are so sorry about Jane's passing. You will be in our prayers.
Karen L Mitchell
Monday, June 14, 2021
Donna, Debbie and Eric, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. May the lord wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you all.
Debbie Dill
Monday, June 14, 2021
Donna and family I was so very sadden to hear of Miss Jane's passing. I know you and your siblings are hurting in your heart , but we all will be so lucky to go where she is now free of pain with God. If I could be there with you I would just, know my love thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you so your Aunt Deb Dill and family.
Ami Bartley
Sunday, June 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted and Mary Drysdale
Sunday, June 13, 2021
To the family of Ms Jane ( as we knew her). I just want to say thank you for the love and compassion she had for other. God gave her a loving heart, she loved the Lord and shared it with anyone that would listen. She was always willing to help out in the church. She was a fun loving person and we loved her dearly. She will be missed by her church family and so many friends and relatives. May the Lord give you peace and love and comfort for the days and weeks ahead. Best regards the Drysdale’s Ted and Mary