Catherine Louise Varni Stanton

Catherine Varni Stanton passed away June 17, 2024, at her home in Imboden, at the age of 77. Cathy was a second-generation Italian -American born in Santa Barbara, Calif., on June 22, 1946. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, John David Stanton. They were married on Feb. 17, 1968. She has two surviving siblings, Elizabeth (Jimmie) Rivera of Santa Barbara and Charles Varni of Oceano, her children, Dr. Mary Anderson (Chris) of Pineville, Dr. Jason Stanton (Stacey) of Pocahontas and Dr. John Stanton (Kristiana) of Jonesboro, and her grandchildren Madison Rose McClanahan and husband Connor, Zachary Stanton Shields, Savannah and Isabella Stanton, Ella Stanton,and Jake and Caleb Anderson. Being a mom and Nonna meant everything to her. Cathy and David moved to Imboden, Arkansas in 1978. They opened an antique store which they ran out of their restored Victorian home for many years. Cathy was the Cub Scout leader and was also one the the first woman Boy Scout leader in the country. She was a business owner in Imboden where she was co-owner of a bridal and floral shop and was also an office manager/secretary for both her daughter’s medical practice and son’s chiropractic practice. Cathy will be sorely missed. She will be cremated per her wishes and her ashes taken to California. No service will be conducted also per her wishes.