Infant Jolene Elizabeth Grace Ponder, 8 months, of Smackover passed away on April 5, 2021 at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. She was born on July 17, 2020 in Little Rock, AR to Brian Christopher Ponder Sr. and Kendra Michelle Bowen. Though she was only hear on Earth very short period she has forever left an imprint on the lives of her family and the staff at Children's Hospital.

Preceding her in death were her great-grandparents, Mary Etta Cross, David Sherman Jett, and Dennis Ponder Sr.

Survivors include her parents; brothers, Bentley Roberts and Brian Christopher Ponder, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Dennis Ponder Jr. and Lorrie Owens; maternal grandmother, Jacinda Jefferson; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 PM at Norphlet First Baptist Church on Monday, April 12, 2021. Funeral Services will immediately follow at 2:00 PM officiated by Bro. Doug Wheels. Interment will be held at Liberty Cemetery in Louann, AR.  under the direction of Perry's Funeral Chapels.