of Springdale, AR

May 23, 1922 - July 19, 2017

Leola Irene (Smith) Riddle, 95 years 1 month 26 days, died July 19th, 2017 in her home with her children around her in Springdale, Arkansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband: James Thomas (Tomie)Riddle, brother Porter Smith, sister Reba Marsh, her parents: Fred Smith and Rosa Pickens Smith.

She is survived by her children: Fred Riddle and wife Donna (Magazine, Arkansas), Leola Lindsey and husband David (Springdale, Arkansas). Two sisters: Audrey Tilley and Leona Tilley of Searcy, Arkansas. 5 grandsons: Paul Lindsey (Springdale, Arkansas), Jeffrey Lindsey (Forth Worth, Texas), Stephen Lindsey (Springdale, Arkansas), Thomas Allen Riddle and Kenneth Riddle (Magazine, Arkansas). 8 Great grandchildren: Hannah Lindsey, Caleb Lindsey, Jonathan Lindsey, Sarah Lindsey, Isabella Lindsey, Irena Lindsey, Ty Lindsey and Nathan Lindsey. She was loved by all her many nephews and nieces.

She was born on 23rd of May 1922 in Pangburn, Arkansas in the community of Pinesnag. She went to school in Pine Snag, Pangburn, and Rosebud. After graduating from high school she taught a short time at Pie Snag. She was known as a devoted and faithful housewife, mother, caregiver, friend and church member who could cook a good meal for 4 to 20 any day.

She married Tomie Riddle march 15, 1947 at her parent's home in Pine Snag. They then lived on East Mountain in Bee Branch, AR for 50 years before moving to Atkins, Arkansas next door to their daughter, Leola, where they celebrate their 64th Anniversary. She and Tomie spent their life serving others and making many wonderful friends.

After Tomie's death, she lived 1 year by herself before moving in with her daughter. They then moved to Springdale to be close to the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Irene was a member of the Primitive Baptist Faith for all her adult life and fellowshipped with many Primitive Baptist churches all over Arkansas.

The visitation and funeral is scheduled for Monday, July 24, 2017 at Roller-McNutt in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Visitation 9am to 10am followed by the funeral 10am-11am. Burial is at Salem Primitive Baptist Cemetery.

A light lunch will be served at Salem Primitive Baptist Church.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com