BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Eugenia Kukar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 13, 2017.

Eugenia D. "Gean" Kukar, 96, began her next journey September 12, 2017. She was born March 28, 1921. Gean was a member of First United Methodist Church and a long time bookkeeper for Southland Furniture. She loved to travel, and taking advantage of husband Cletus's employment at Braniff Airlines was able to see much of the United States and Europe. Her favorite travel destination was visiting the Islands of Hawaii. Playing bridge, attending the Symphony, and crosswords were some of her favorite pastimes and she loved nothing more than to be out in the yard pulling weeds, a sight well known to many.

She is survived by one daughter, Jane Kenderdine and husband Stewart of Palestine, TX; one son, John Kukar of Fort Smith; grandchildren, Emily and husband Collin Hadley and Marshall Kenderdine; two great grandchildren, Madeline and Connor Hadley; niece, Mandy Waltz; great nieces, Cindy Kenna, Cathy Smith; and great nephew, Ronnie Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Kukar; sisters, Letus Smith, Pauline Dawson, and Cleone Kelly; nieces, Fran James, Wanda Lucy; nephews, John R. Smith, Ron Smith, Jackie Dawson; and special friend Jim Hanks.

Memorial service will be Friday, September 15, 2017 at 3:30 PM in the Roebuck Chapel of First United Methodist Church under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Private burial at U.S. National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Fort Smith Symphony, 5111 Roger Avenue, Ste 617, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

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September 15, 2017

Judy Moir

I'm so sorry for your loss.

September 14, 2017

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Melissa Cunningham

I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure gonna miss her! You and your family are in my prayers!

September 14, 2017

Susan Gamble

I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 14, 2017

Bob Kenderdine

My sincere condolences, Jane and John!

September 14, 2017

Lihda green

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
I used to clean her house for her years ago , she was always
So sweet and kind to me ....prayers for your family
Linda Green

September 14, 2017

Mike Hogue

John, so sorry for your loss. From the obituary, looks like your mom had a blessed life. Memories will always be there

September 14, 2017

Stephen and Jacque Evans

We are so sorry for your loss. God bless each of you.

September 13, 2017

John, Donald and I are sorry to hear of the loss of you Mother, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Donald and Gwen Martin

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