Laura Ann (Thomas) Newkirk of Flippin, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 19, 1980, in Springdale, Arkansas, to the late Ralph Leon Thomas and Betsy (Robinson) Thomas. She was 44 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sherry Thomas; and two brothers, Ralph Thomas, Jr and Nicky Thomas.

She is survived by three sisters, Donna Napier and husband James of Springdale, Barbara Rand and husband Keith of Webb City, Missouri, and Carolyn Strain and husband Bill of Fort Smith.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.