Anita Louise Stoker, age 75, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 7, 1946, in Hot Springs, the daughter of the late Daryl and Doris Clark Potratz.  Anita was a retired school teacher and a member of Center Grove United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed writing poetry, listening to music and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Anita was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her husband, Eddie Stoker of Arkadelphia, two sons, Matthew Lynch of Georgia and Chuck Stoker of Hot Springs, one daughter, Jennifer Edwards of Arkadelphia, one brother, Martin Potratz of Georgia, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2021, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Proctor officiating.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Center Ridge Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Roy Wood, Josh McClure, Chad Edwards, Brandon Williams, Matt McClure and Adam Clark.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.