Berta Gwendolyn "Gwen" Fiveash age 75 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Hospice House in Harrison, Arkansas.

The daughter of Bert and Xenia (Bolin) Criner was born April, 18, 1936 at Vendor, Arkansas.

Gwen attended Faith Assembly of God Church. She was a member of the Moose Lodge.

Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ernie Mac Fiveash, Jr. and brother Billy Joe Criner and an infant brother; brother-in-law Edward Slater and a niece Rena Morris.

She is survived by one son, Timothy Fiveash of Fayetteville, Arkansas; two daughters, Teresa Fiveash of Jasper, Arkansas and Reta Jones of Harrison, Arkansas;
Brothers, Eddie Criner and wife Carylon of Western Grove, Arkansas, Aubrey Criner and wife Lynn of Vendor, Arkansas and Danny Criner and wife Diane of Western Grove, Arkansas; Sisters, Katherine Slater of Raytown, Missouri, Betty Kirby and husband F.B. of Harrison, Arkansas, Maxine Hicks and husband George of Harrison, Arkansas, and Peggy Kastner and husband Ted of Independence, Missouri; Grandchildren, Ryan Fiveash, Megan Jones, Morgan Fiveash, and Payne Fiveash; Great Grandchildren, Drew, Ethan, Jadie Grace, and Graden Fiveash.

Funeral Services were Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Yardelle Chapel with Rex Middleton and Rev. Arlis Thrasher officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.

Burial followed in Sand Hill Cemetery at Yardelle.

Pallbearers were William Smith, Rodney Smith, Jamey Criner, Darren Criner, Jacob Olivan, G.B. Hicks, Chase Fennell, and Joey Criner.

Honorary Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com