of Mountain Home, AR
December 8, 1937 - November 22, 2014
Leona Irene Cheek, age 76, of Mountain Home , Arkansas went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 22, 2014, in Mountain Home. She was born December 8, 1937, in Monkey Run, Arkansas to Herbert and Esta Mae (Raymond) Messick.
She was a lifelong resident of the Twin Lakes area. She married Bobby ''Red'' Cheek June 28, 1960, at the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Monkey Run. She was the last survivor of the former Four Sister's Store in Monkey Run. She was a tireless, lifelong worker for the Lord as a member of the Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church as a song leader, preschool Sunday School teacher and VBS worker for forty plus years. She was a homemaker, substitute teacher for Cotter Schools and bookkeeper for her family's business, Messick and Cheek Electric. She also served as Justice of the Peace for the Monkey Run area and married several people in that capacity in the 1960's and 1970's. As a young adult, Leona pursued a professional singing career which included stints on the Louisiana Hayride with such stars as Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty.
Mrs. Cheek is survived by her husband: Bob Cheek of Mountain Home, a son: Airl Cheek and wife Elizabeth of Flippin, a daughter: Mariona Porter and husband Danny of Gassville, and four grandchildren: Jesse Cheek and wife Carla of Fayetteville and Kate, Brooks and Satch Cheek all of Flippin. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church in Monkey Run. A visitation will be Tuesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in Monkey Run.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
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25 Condolence(s)
cathey selvidge bowlin
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Marionna and Airl so sorry to hear about your mom. Lost all of ya'll addresses few years back when we moved. God Bless. She was a fine lady
cathey selvidge bowlin
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Marionna and Airl so sorry to hear about your mom. Lost all of ya'll addresses few years back when we moved. God Bless. She was a fine lady
Faye Holden Hixson
Friday, December 19, 2014
I have so many wonderful memories of my time growing up and going to Monkey Run School. We would stop at the store and get a treat once in a while and Ms Leona and Ms Alma was always there so beautiful and so kind, they made you fee special just because. They didnt need a reason. God bless her family you were truly blessed to have this lady in your life.
Betty Pinkston
Saturday, November 29, 2014
We want to send our thoughts and prayers to each one of you during this sad time. Pinkston Family.
Billy and.Kathy Cox
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Ms.Cheek always had a smile and nice things to say when we got a chance to visit.
Arnie & Jean Pribyl
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Dear Bob: Was sorry to her of the passing of your wife. Please accept our sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family.
Charlie Crandall
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
My deepest sympathy.
Doug and Michele Cheek
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Our Prayers are with you all.
Jo Ann Lack
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
I knew Leona when she was young, mainly from visiting church with Ralph and Ora McCracken and their daughter
Shirley. Shirley and I would sit on the bench in front of Leona, Mary Ann, and Mary Mooney if we could in order to enjoy their beautiful singing. She leaves many pleasant memories in the community.
Velara Crownover Harris
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Leona and I go back to when we were 6 years old. Her Dad was my First and Second Grade school teacher at the Old Bodenhammer School.The girls would come up there with him,and Leona and I would play together and I remember the Christmas plays we had,and exchanged presents.Of course she went to Monkey Run School.
Of course I later married into the family, and our kids went to school together. Ben J. and Mariona were in the same grade, and so many good times we had over at Uncle Herbert and Esta Mae's house up through the years.
She was a Very Very Good Friend in so many ways.
My Love to all the Family
Velara
Mary Sue Mooney Lewis
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
My sympathy to the whole family. So many of my childhood memories include Leona and her sisters and going to church at Pilgrim's Rest. We had such a good time getting to sing with the sisters. Leona and Mary Ann would take me home with them many Sunday afternoons and let me play with their makeup and look through their collections and pictures in "the store." Leona was a very special one-of-a-kind lady who was a great role model for me. I pray that the Lord will comfort you in your time of loss.
Kenneth & Beitrice Cheek
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Sorry we could not make the service.
Cynthia
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
To Mrs. Cheek’s family,
Though you understandably feel sadness now because the life of your precious wife and mother has been taken away from you, God gives you a reason for happiness ... a basis for comfort and endurance. Our heavenly Father does not leave you to grieve without the glorious hope found at John 3:16. I hope this will bring you a measure of peace.
Melissa Simmons
Monday, November 24, 2014
Praying for your family.
Bob and Shirley Larson
Monday, November 24, 2014
Our thoughts are with you, Bob, on the loss of a wonderful woman from a fine family.
Troy Hodnett
Monday, November 24, 2014
Sorry for your loss Bob. She is in a better place. We're praying for you & your family.
Walter &Ann Lundgren
Monday, November 24, 2014
Dear Bobbie and family,
Our sympathies to all of you on the passing of Leona.
Regards, Ann & Walter
ann barlow-doug&terressa derby
Monday, November 24, 2014
Dear Bobbie and family,
Our sympathies on the passing of you wife.
Regards, Doug Derby and wife.
ann barlow-doug&terressa derby
Monday, November 24, 2014
Dear Bobbie and family,
Our sympathies on the passing of you wife.
Regards, Doug Derby and wife.
Frank & Cindy Messick
Monday, November 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Scott Staton
Monday, November 24, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God be with you always.
Janet Reed
Monday, November 24, 2014
May God comfort you at this time of loss.
Anna Mae
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Red so sorry for your loss. What a sweet lady Leona was. I never knew her when she was young but sure enjoyed her in her later life. What a joy! Prayers to you.
Anna Mae
Susan (Pittaway) Bergey
Sunday, November 23, 2014
I was sorry to hear of Leona's death. I have many happy childhood memories of her, Mary Ann, and Alma (I never really got to know Alpha) when we shopped at the Four Sisters' Store (and they helped me pick out books to read) and the times they substituted for Mrs. Sharp at the one-room school, then later at Cotter school. She and her sisters were always big supporters of all the sports, 4-H, and other activities we "Monkey Run kids" were involved in. My sympathy to her family and friends. I know this is a difficult time, but also know you will share many happy memories of times shared through the years.
Charles&Shirley Shipman
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Our love and prayers, to you Bob and family