of Beebe, AR
May 4, 1938 - July 25, 2025
Lawanda Mae Franks, 87, of Beebe, Arkansas went to her heavenly home on July 25, 2025. She was born in Jonesboro on May 4, 1938 to the late Gerald and Viola Cannemore Veal.
Lawanda was a loving wife and mother and a devoted follower of Christ. She enjoyed 51 years of marriage to her husband, J. H. Franks, before his passing in 2007. She was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for her kids growing up. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked in the circulation dept. at the Daily Citizen for years. Her love of the Lord could be felt in everything she did. She praised him with her voice and works and was a true example of Christianity in action. She will be dearly missed.
Along with her parents, Lawanda is preceded in death by her husband, J. H. Franks; granddaughter, April Tounzen and son-in-law, Chester Waters Sr.
Left to cherish her memory are 2 sons, John (Donna) Franks and Steve (Sharon) Franks; 4 daughters, Delena (Steve) Smallfoot, Karyn Waters, Julie James and Dayna Franks; 17 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren and one sister, Geraldine Reeves.
A visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home in Searcy. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Interment will follow at White County Memorial Gardens in Searcy, Arkansas.
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22 Condolence(s)
Rebecca Higgs
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Ms Wanda was very special to me and will be greatly missed. And I am keeping all of you in prayer for comfort and leading. With love.
Pat Willcockson’ Morris
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
My condolences to Geraldine in the death of her sister. My deepest sympathy to the family!
Pat Willcockson Morris
Charley & Patti Marcee
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss praying for family and friends. Sending hugs ðŸ'•
James Franks
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sorry for you loss heaven has gain an angel love Aunt Lawanda and she will be missed love you all and wish I could be there
Tamala McAnally
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
You will be missed. Tell the family in Heaven that I love and miss them.
Veronica Armstrong
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I love you Soulmate. I miss you more than words can express but I'm so happy for you that you made it home. You are so loved and so missed. I love you so much!
Darcy Williams
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
You will be missed dearly and my heart goes out to the family.
Tommy Jackson
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
She was such a sweet person. It was my honor to call her friend.
Barbara Wooten
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
She was my dear cousin and I will miss her.
Eric Schol
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Thoughts and prayers
Mirriah Ramsey
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
I'm sending love and prayers for this wonderful family. I know she's singing with the angles. She was such a funny lady and will be missed by many. Love you all!
Curtis Burns
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Sorry for your loss She will be missed a wonderful Lady. Your with my Mother now .keep her company until I get there Love Curtis Burns ðŸ"¥
Tenia (Beth) stanek
Monday, July 28, 2025
I will never forget you my dear sweet friend. God puts the right people in your path when you need it most. The day we met was gods blessing for sure. Thank you family for sharing your mom, grandma with this gal. She will always occupy a very special place in my heart. Love you allðŸ'•
Kathie Waters
Monday, July 28, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was so sweet I am praying for you and your family. I am here if you would like to talk love you God will be with you
Jeanie Brewer
Monday, July 28, 2025
So sorry praying for you all love you
Shirley Gray
Monday, July 28, 2025
Matt Lloyd
Monday, July 28, 2025
It was an honor knowing this woman with a heart of gold. Praying for the family in their time of loss.
De Ann White
Monday, July 28, 2025
Sister LaWanda was one of the most kind and Godly women I've known. I absolutely loved her and how she loved me.
Kathryn Perry
Monday, July 28, 2025
LaWanda was a good friend and even though I haven't seen her in a long time we often kept in touch through texting and Facebook. I will miss her being in this world but I know she is in a better place and I will see her again. I am sorry for your loss to all her children. She was a great Mom to you all.
Lawanda Michelle Schuetz
Monday, July 28, 2025
I love you Mema.
Linda Long
Monday, July 28, 2025
Many memories of our times spent together prayers for your family
Larry & Diana Liess
Monday, July 28, 2025
Extending grace and prayers to those who knew and loved her.