Erma "Gail" Hart Obituary
Erma G. "Gail" Hart, 84, beloved wife, mother, sister, Memaw/Mimi went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2025.
Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 2, 1941, Gail was a homemaker, and a pastors wife for 58 plus years.
Gail is survived by her loving husband Tom Hart of 65 years, three wonderful children, Neal Hart (Mary), Cindy Summerhill (Brent), David Hart (Laurie); five incredible grandchildren, Lauren Grinder (Austin), Taylor Hart (Mauri), Payton Anderson (Cole), Hayden Summerhill (Haley), McKenzie Bray (Noah); five adorable great grandchildren, Blair Grinder, Daisy Summerhill, Emma Anderson, Hudson Hart, Elliott Anderson and Baby Girl Bray coming in April.
Gail is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Pauline Johnson; in-laws Neal and Grace Hart.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Pallbearers include: Cole Anderson, Noah Bray, Austin Grinder, Taylor Hart, Brett Henry, and Hayden Summerhill.
Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
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