Leah Deborah (Copeland) Brader

of Lead Hill, AR

May 7, 1940 - July 27, 2025

Leah Deborah (Copeland) Brader, 85, of Diamond City, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at her home.

She was born on May 7, 1940 in Snow, Arkansas to the late DH and Jeffie (Ledford) Copeland. Leah was a 1959 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School. After graduating, she married Lanny Brader and the couple moved to Florida, where Leah enjoyed waterskiing and horseback riding. The two resided there for thirty years before moving back to the Ozarks where they were both born and raised. She was a lover of gardening, crocheting, animals and spending family time. She will be remembered as a kind and compassionate person who was a wonderful wife and mother.

Leah is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lanny Brader of the home; daughter, Leesha Miller (Mark) of Sebring, Florida; brother, Dale Copeland (Sue) of Harrison, Arkansas; sisters, Barbara Keer of Harrison, Arkansas and Jean Ward of Yellville, Arkansas; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Fred Copeland, Junior Copeland and Johnny Copeland.

Arrangements in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.


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