CHRYSTAL CLARA THOMAS HART,

age 95, passed away peacefully November 2, 2021, at Presbyterian Village (PV), Little Rock, Ark. Born 1926 in Oneida, Tennessee, she was the third of five children of Reason S. Thomas and Mary Cross Thomas, Roy Orlando, Orville Lee, Orison Maynard and Mary Lou Parrott, all predeceased. She attended Crossville College, Tenn., and completed LPN certification from St. Vincent Infirmary where she worked for over 10 years. Mom enjoyed community service as an election poll and food pantry worker. She met George Theodore (Ted) Hart in New Orleans and married March 1945. Together for 60 years, there are eight children, all surviving, George, Valeria, David (Janet), Greg (Vickie), Glenn (Nancy), Gwen (Bill-deceased), Philip (Shelley) and Janet (Tim); 22 grandchildren and over 33 great-grandchildren.

Our home was a gathering place for friends and family, we cherish memories of our family get togethers, full of love, fun and good food. Mom and Dad lived their Christian faith and values in their everyday lives, the love and support provided to us. We are grateful for the support of Connie, care giver, Lacey, hospice nurse, Chaplain Stacey Hammons and the Presbyterian Village community that created a second home for us as we cared for her.

Visitation is Saturday, November 27, beginning at 11 a.m., followed by the service at 12:30 p.m., at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct, LR, Ark., 72205. Please wear a facemask. Interment will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Presbyterian Village Foundation, 510 N. Brookside Drive, Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.