Fern McAllister

Fern Beth McAllister of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away September 4, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 72. She was born June 30, 1953, in New York, New York, the daughter of Jack and Sylvia Mier. Fern had a number of jobs over the years but primarily she was a beloved pre-school teacher in Westchester County, New York. She always had a passion for crafts and founded her own brand, Ferntastic Creations. Fern lived in Mountain Home since moving from Columbus, Ohio and previously Ossining, New York.

She is survived by her husband, Russ; sons, Jay and Scott; daughter-in-law, Sarah; grandson, Oscar; sister, Jodi; brother-in-law Dave; and nieces and nephews, Jared and Shannon.

Visitation will be Friday, September 12, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home. A Funeral Service for Fern will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Life Celebrant Heather Marsalis officiating. Burial will be in Ohio. 

The funeral service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. Click here to view the live stream.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.