Verna Mae Allen, 74, of Hope, Arkansas passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 in Hope. She was born August 26, 1945 in Clark County, Arkansas to William Hardy and Lilly Baird Hughes.

Ms. Verna Mae retired from Western Auto and had a servant spirit about her. She enjoyed doing work for the church and helping others. She loved spending time with her family and friends and saw such beauty in butterflies.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Allen and Donna of Pompano Beach, FL; daughter, Carolyn Cassel of Conway, AR; three grandchildren, Connor Allen, Matt Kramer and Jonathan Kramer; six great grandchildren, Devin, Trent, Ben, Rhett, Seth and Joel; two sisters, Mary Molette and Linda Hughes; along with a host of family and friends.

Graveside service will be held 2:00pm Thursday, May 7, 2020 at DeRoche Cemetery in Hot Springs County with Bro. Pat Fulmer will officiate under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Hope. During this season of social distancing we invite you to express your public condolences at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com or private Letters of Love at www.herndonfuquafuneralhomes.com/page/letters-of-love.