Lykinda Yvonne Carter

Lykinda Yvonne Carter obituary

Lykinda Yvonne Carter

Lykinda Carter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martin Funeral & Cremation - Mansfield on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Lykinda Yvonne Carter, 48, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed from this life on August 9, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 14, 1977, in Gravette, Arkansas, to Levon Sr. and Dorothy Winningham.

Lykinda was a loving mother, sister, and friend. She loved to crochet and spend time with her family and friends.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Eric Carter of Mansfield, Arkansas and Dakota Carter of Topeka, Kansas; sisters Sheena Daniels of Springdale, Arkansas, Barbara Arady of Avoca, Arkansas, Stephanie French of Farmington, Arkansas, Tammy Arady of Avoca, Arkansas, brothers Levon Winningham Jr. and Joseph Arady of Farmington, Arizona.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Levon Sr. and Dorothy Winningham, her son Cody Branham, and nephew Justin Winningham.

No services are to be held at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral & Cremation – Mansfield.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Martin Funeral & Cremation - Mansfield

108 South Sebascott Avenue P. O. Box 367, Mansfield, AR 72944

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