Laveta Plunkett Ashcraft of Grapevine, Arkansas was born July 30, 1927 at Grapevine, Arkansas the daughter of the late John Alvin and Gladys Bell Johnson Plunkett. She worked in retail sales for Kemp Nall and was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church at Grapevine.

Mrs. Ashcraft died March 11,2004 at the Sheridan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 76. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Thomas Ashcraft, step-mother; Mable Plunkett, grandson; Rex Darrell Ashcraft, brother; Osbourne Plunkett, step- brothers; Hollis and Harold Ashcraft, brother-in-law; Lavon Clement.

She is survived by her sons; Kenny and wife Dianne Ashcraft of Pine Bluff; Tommy and wife Dianne Ashcraft of Grapevine; Steven Ashcraft and fiancé Kim Jones of Grapevine: Daughter Betty and husband Harold Clark of Sheridan

5 Grandsons: Jeff Ashcraft, Phillip and wife Jenny Ashcraft, Jon and wife Randi Ashcraft, Nathan Clark, Mike Clark

2 Granddaughters: LaRita and husband Keith Kimbrell, Allison and husband Patrick Parish

5 Great Grandchildren: Hollie, Taylor, Megan, Bailey, and Madison

Brothers: Havis Plunkett and John Ed Plunkett both of Grapevine

Step-sister: Audra Clement of Grapevine

Sisters-in-law: Ruby Lee Ashcraft of Corinth, Mississippi
Marilyn Ashcraft of Grapevine

She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 2:00 P. M At Sardis Missionary Baptist Church at Grapevine with Rev. Ronald Young, Rev. O .J. Ramick, and Rev. Carlin Gray officiating. Burial will follow in the Ain Cemetery. Visitation: Friday 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Grandsons.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Home Care, Attn. Memorial Fund, 3067 West 28th Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603.

Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home-Sheridan (870)942-1306.