Vernie Lack, 83, of Piggott died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born Sept. 16, 1922, in Williford, the daughter of the late James and Nora (Wilkerson) Ratliff.

She was married to Doise Lack on Oct. 23, 1943. They had two children.

Her religious affiliation was Church of Christ. She attended at Piggott and most recently at Greenway. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her garden, raising both vegetables and flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Millard Ratliff; and four sisters, Florence, Flossie, Irene Jane and Willie Marie Ratliff.

She is survived by her husband, Doise Lack of the home; one son, James Lack and wife, Sharlene, of Kennett; one daughter, Dian Herren and husband, Doug, of Corning; and three grandchildren, Tessa Lack, Melody French and Brian Herren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at the Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott with Bro. Jerry Cook officiating. Burial followed in the Piggott Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hardin Hill, Newton Wells Jr., Sidney Hollis, Brian Herren and Michael French.

Irby Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements.