Veronica “Roni” Kay Grant

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Veronica “Roni” Grant, 62, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Sherwood. She was born September 14, 1963 in Fort Smith.

She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Coleman.

She is survived by a daughter, Caitlin Merritt and husband Davey of Van Buren; a son, Caleb Grant and wife Emily of Fort Smith; her mother, Brenda Coleman of Van Buren; a sister, Vikki Doss of Van Buren; a brother, Jason Coleman of Van Buren; and four grandchildren, Laiklen Merritt, Jaxx Grant, Beckham Merritt, and Barrett Grant.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Grant, Davey Merritt, Ryan Merritt, Tyler Doss, Laiklen Merritt, and Jason Coleman.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.