of Little Rock, AR

October 18, 1935 - May 18, 2025

Kathlene Leonard Croft passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Bethesda, AR on October 18, 1935 to her parents, Ralph and Leah Leonard.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wm. Gayle Croft and her sister, Judy Whitfield. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Gene) Dorman, Martha Croft and Jennifer Croft. She is also survived by her brothers, Keith (Janice), Norman (Linda), Royce (Brenda); brother-in-law and several nephews and nieces.

As a lifelong follower of Christ, she served in children's, adult's and mission's ministries at Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR, Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mobile, AL and Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro, AR. She was a devoted mother and wife, always making our home a loving place. She also worked at a loan company and was a preschool teacher.

Visitation will be Friday, May 23, 2025 at Roller Chenal Funeral Home in Little Rock from 6-8 pm. Celebration of Life service will also be there on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10 am. Entombment immediately following at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 5700 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com