Christine Canada of Bates, Arkansas was born August 26, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona to Haskell and Eunice (Overman) Windham and passed away at her home on January 4, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 76.
She is survived by:
Four sons:
Tommy Gene Canada and wife Cartha of Russellville, Arkansas
Tonnie Lane Canada and wife Marisa of Fort Smith, Arkansas
Tony B. Canada and wife Elizabeth Llama-Canada of Bates, Arkansas
Tracy L. Canada and wife Amber of Waldron, Arkansas
Two sisters:
Gale Nix and husband Mike of Bates, Arkansas
Annette Nix and husband Tink of Bates, Arkansas
Nine grandchildren:
Amanda Canada, Destinie Miller, Ethan Canada, Tristan Canada, Colten Canada, Carly Canada, Braxton Canada, Colby Canada, and Cooper Canada
Two great-grandchildren:
Paisley and Estella
Numerous other relatives and host of friends
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tommy Canada; her grandparents, Peral Windham, Burt Windham, and Albert Overman; two sisters, Gloria Harberson and Judy Windham; a brother-in-law, Sam Harberson; and a brother, Eugene Windham.
Christine worked at the Tyson plant for 20 years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Bates, Arkansas. She will be deeply missed by many whom loved and knew her. Christine was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the First Assembly of God Church in Bates, Arkansas with Brother James Self officiating. Burial will follow in Gipson Cemetery under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will begin at noon until 8:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. The family will have visitation with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Mike Nix, Terry Nix, Jeff Cebe, Loren Harberson, Keith Miller, and Rod Nix.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Monday, January 6, 2020
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
First Assembly of God
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
2:00 PM

Bates, Arkansas