Karis Batson

Karis Lynn Batson, 21, of Benton, Arkansas gained her angel wings and entered heaven’s gate on October 28, 2020.  She was born February 23, 1999 in Little Rock, Arkansas to A. Brooks Batson and Victoria Leigh (Moring) McMillan.

Karis was always seen with a beautiful smile on her face.  She cherished spending time with her family and friends and made sure she put everyone before herself.  Karis was incredibly talented and artistic.  She worked as a waitress at Verona’s Italian Restaurant in Benton.  Animals were a large part of Karis’ life, she especially loved her dog, Ivory and cat, Miley.

Preceding Karis in death are her grandparents, Dennis and Joyce Moring; and special aunt, DeDe Batson.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her father, Brooks Batson; mother, Vickie McMillan; grandparents, Dennis and Theresa Batson; sister, Laurel Paige Batson, brother, Jacob Jenkins; aunts: Casey Batson and Heather Avery and husband Steven; uncles: Chase Batson and wife Katie and Bradley Batson; cousins who she loved endlessly:  Brandon Moring, Matthew Polston, Rachel Polston, Jade Keith, Aidian Batson, and Ethan Batson; and many family members and friends who love Karis and will miss her always.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Monday, November 2 at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas. Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Paul F. Worm will follow at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Benton.  Interment will be held at Smith-Rosemont Cemetery.  State of Arkansas COVID-19 Directives will be followed including:  masks are required (not provided) and social distancing will be maintained.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.