SPRINGFIELD — Blanche Criswell-Fowler,

100, Springfield, Ark., departed this life April 18, 2021. She was born April 12, 1921, to the late James and Lillie Brewer-Criswell in Springfield, Ark. She is survived by three daughters, Gladys Marie Maltbia of Springfield, Ark.; Anna Lee (Robert) Smith of St. Louis, Mo., and Dioma Elizabeth (Rev. Elvin) Jackson of Mabelvale, Ark.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, Mt. Olive Cemetery, 728 Mt. Olive Road, Plumerville, Ark. Walk-thru visitation 3-6 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021, at funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to: Petit Jean State Bank, Attn: Friends of Union Chapel Community Road Project, P.O. Box 680, Morrilton, Ark., 72110. Services entrusted to Larry G. Acklin Funeral Home, 910 Walnut Street, Conway, 501327-1124. www.larrygacklinfuneralhomes.com