Alva Hanna

Alva Cotner Hanna, 97, of Fort Smith, AR passed away Monday, June 30, 2014, in Barling, AR. She was born December 11, 1916 in Huntington, AR to the late Jesse and Arlevia (Stinbough) Cotner. She was a member of Phoenix Village Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband G. H. Hanna, two sons George Hanna and Pat Hanna, granddaughter Nita Kramer, two infant grandsons and her nine siblings. Graveside service will be 9:00 AM Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Forest Park Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughter Jane Szymanski of Fort Smith, sons Jerry Hanna of Bryant, AR, Dan Hanna of Fort Smith and Mike Hanna of Van Buren and Nana Hana’s many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family will visit with friends Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from 3:00 PM-5:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mercy Crest, 1300 Strozier Lane, Barling, AR 72923. To place online tributes visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.