Claudene J. Britt

Claudene J. Britt, 72, of Barling, AR passed away on June 11, 2025 in her home. She was born in Kileen, TX on April 21, 1953 to the late Claude and Alberta (Michaels) Looney. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from OK Foods. Claudene was a member of the Altus fraternal order of Eagles where she was past state madam president and a member of the VFW post 8845. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Carol Waldrop and Doris Looney; a brother, Robert Looney.

She is survived by her sons, Dewayne Britt and wife Rothie of Van Buren, James Aaron Britt and wife Jennifer of Fort Smith; a sister, Linda Lemon and husband Jim; grandchildren, Taylor, Chloe, Wyatt, and Emma Britt.

Graveside service with military honors will be 10 A.M. Wednesday June 18, 2025 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements and Cremation are under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.