of Harrison, AR

May 31, 1954 - May 10, 2025

Arleen Lee, age 70, of Harrison passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Arleen was born on May 31, 1954 in Klickitat, Washington, the daughter of Walton and Hope Arnold Risley. Arleen was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years and the love of her life, Steve Lee; her parents, Walton and Hope Risley; her father-in-law, Jim Lee and her sister-in-law, Laurie Lee.

Affectionately known as ''Nonni'', Arleen is lovingly remembered by her two sons, Zach Lee and wife, Shari and Tyler Lee and wife, Melissa; her three cherished grandchildren, London, Skyler and Beckham Lee all of Harrison; her brother, Tim Risley and wife, Aunt Ronnie of Cotter, Arkansas; her mother-in-law, Shirley Lee of Harrison; her brother-in-law, Keith Lee of Harrison; her nephew, Alan and Jamee Risley of Alma, Arkansas and her nephew, Cole and Laura Lee.

Arleen graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn her teaching degree from the University of Arkansas, where she was also a proud member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Over the years, she worked as both a schoolteacher and an interior designer. Arleen was known by many as a funny, loving, creative soul who never met a stranger. Arleen was a member of Woodland Heights Baptist Church.


A funeral service celebrating Arleen's life was held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Woodland Heights Baptist Church, with Heath Kirkpatrick officiating.

Visitation was held prior to the service at the church.

Interment followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Zach Lee, Tyler Lee, Cole Lee, Alan Risley, Beck Lee, and Skyler Lee. Tim Risley and Keith Lee.

Dr. Kevin Jackson served as honorary pallbearers.


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Woodland Heights Baptist Church.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com