Reva Jane Krablin

Reva Jane (Frohawk) Krablin, 81, lovingly known as Jane and Reva Jane, passed away peacefully in Searcy, Arkansas, on September 21, 2025. She was born in 1944 in New Madrid, Missouri, to Russell O’Brien and Helen Marie (Jones) Frohawk. Over the years, Jane called many places “home,” including East Prairie, Missouri; Judsonia/Searcy, Arkansas; Bernie, Missouri; Marion, Arkansas; and Colt, Arkansas—embracing each community with her warmth, kindness, and generous spirit.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Russell A. Frohawk, and her husbands: Arden Johnson of Bernie, Missouri, and Judsonia, Arkansas; Allen Lowdermilk of Greenville, South Carolina; and Dick Krablin of Forrest City, Arkansas.

She is survived by her children, Hunter Johnson and his wife Dana of Little Dixie, Arkansas, and Dr. Wendy Edwards and her husband Dr. Christian Edwards of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; her grandchildren, Jesse Johnson (Mandi) of Missouri, Devon Van Winkle (Katie) of Searcy, and Gabriel Edwards (19) and Leif Edwards (8) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; and five beloved great-grandchildren.

Jane was a devoted Christian, a loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to all. Faith and family were always at the center of her world; she often said her children were her greatest accomplishment and joy in life, and her grandchildren the light of her life. She faced life’s challenges with remarkable strength and resilience. Throughout her lifetime, she endured multiple health diagnoses and the profound loss of three husbands. Despite these hardships, she often reflected that “she had a good life.”

For over 40 years, Jane devoted herself to a career in banking across Missouri and Arkansas, culminating as Executive Vice President—a role that reflected her professionalism, dedication, and integrity. Beyond her professional achievements, she was deeply committed to her communities, holding leadership roles in many service and religious organizations over the years. A few of these included the Searcy Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Marion Rotary Club, Forrest City Eastern Star Chapter, and the Arkansas United Methodist Church Delta District Youth Council.

Jane’s first husband, Arden Johnson, the father of her children, was a game warden with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in the 1970s and early 1980s. Together, they raised their family rooted in love and faith, nurturing a home filled with warmth. Jane and Arden shared many adventures, including running the Fish Market on the Little Red River in Judsonia.

In her mid-life years, while raising children, she learned to paint country landscapes and floral scenes. Her paintings adorned the walls of her home for years to come and have always been deeply cherished by her children. During this time, her artistic eye and warm heart also flourished in her work as a Mary Kay consultant, where she earned recognition as a top consultant.

During the 1990s, Jane devoted much of her time to the United Methodist Church—singing joyfully in the choir, serving on numerous boards and councils, and pouring her heart into her role as a youth leader. In those years, she formed lasting bonds with the young people she guided, who loved and cherished her dearly, often thinking of her as a second mother and affectionately calling her “Mama Jane.” She carried these memories tenderly for the rest of her life, treasuring the deep connections she nurtured and the love that was shared.

Jane loved to travel and explore, taking cross-country road trips with her late husband Dick, supporting him on hunting adventures, and sharing countless journeys with her daughter Wendy to places like Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, New York City, Washington, D.C., and the Carolinas. Jane had a special love for Christmas, delighting in trips to Branson and Silver Dollar City at Christmastime, and cherishing every moment of holiday magic with her family.

She was a wonderful Southern cook and delighted in preparing meals with love and care. She adored hosting gatherings, whether intimate meals or large celebrations, creating memories her children, grandchildren, and friends will cherish forever. She was always ready to warmly open her home to friends, family, and especially her children’s friends, who always felt welcomed and deeply cared for.

In her later years, Jane found joy in reconnecting with her high school classmates from East Prairie, Missouri. She especially loved organizing reunions for her graduating class of 1962 and treasured the bonds she rekindled there. In her final years, Jane found friendship and community at Providence Independent Living Center in Searcy, where she was respected, cared for, and deeply cherished by all who knew her.

Jane lived a life of great faith, compassion, and love. She created treasured relationships and touched lives in every place she called home and through the many roles she embraced throughout her lifetime. She was a true gift and will forever be remembered for her warm spirit, generous heart, quick wit, comforting hugs, and the love she gave so freely.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 4th, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Searcy, located at 400 West Arch Avenue, with Rev. David Fleming officiating. Jane’s family invites all who knew and loved her to attend.