of Yellville, AR

April 14, 1941 - September 19, 2020

Francis Gaynell Sasser, age 79, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday September 19, 2020 in Harrison, Arkansas.

Gaynell was born April 14, 1941 in Motley County Texas to the late Elbert Lee and Vera (Webb) Mitchell. She moved to the area in 1974, coming here from Brush, Colorado. Gaynell had an AA degree in Business from NARCC. Her jobs through her life included working in the Clerk's office, Marion County Hospital and Marion County Nursing Home as administrator. Gaynell was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Yellville where she played in the Ukulele Band, sang in the church choir, and led a Grief Share group. Gaynell also enjoyed singing in the Community Choir.

Mrs. Sasser is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jimmy Joe Sasser of the home; her daughters: Lanita Ladd (Cliff) of Lubbock, Texas; Laura Davidson (Michael) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her brothers: Wayburn ''Pug'' Mitchell of Paducah, Texas; Doyne Mitchell of LA County, California; her sister Wanda Goss of Littlefield, Texas; three grandchildren: Christina Rossen, Jennifer Campbell, and Kyle Walker; and six great-grandchildren.

Gaynell was preceded in death by her parents, and an infant daughter Lani Gayle Sedgwick.

A Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday September 22, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Bro. Rick Pyron officiating.

Visitation will be 12:00 1:00 pm Thursday September 24, 2020 at Zapata Funeral Home in Matador, Texas.

A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm Thursday at Roaring Springs Cemetery in Roaring Springs, Texas.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church General Fund, PO Box 466, Yellville, AR 72687.

Because of our concern for our community and the families we serve, we at Roller-Burns Funeral Home are encouraging families to practice social distancing and wear masks at all times. For funeral services in churches, we are following guidelines set forth for houses of worship in accordance with Covid19 protocol and guidelines as outlined by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com