of Russellville, AR

October 31, 1943 - August 19, 2025

Helen Louise (Weaver) Lochridge, 81, of Russellville, Arkansas was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in Delaware, Arkansas surrounded by family. Although she had recently moved to Russellville, AR to The Arbors, Helen was a long-time resident of Leslie, AR. Helen was born in Camden, AR, in 1943 to the late AY and Edna Estelle Risser Weaver and was the youngest of thirteen children. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1961 and went on to study accounting at the Foster School of Business from 1961 to 1963. Helen married Tony Lochridge in 1964 and spent the next 54 years together until his passing in 2018.

In 1976, Helen and Tony moved their family to Leslie, AR, where they raised their four children and became valued members of the community. Using her knowledge of accounting, Helen provided bookkeeping services for many businesses and individuals in Leslie and the surrounding areas. Helen was a highly talented, self-taught pianist and enjoyed playing for friends and family. For many years, Helen played the piano for the gospel group ''The Family of God Singers'', whose only album ''Happiness'' was released in 1979. Helen continued to play the piano for friends and family until the week before her passing. Helen also dearly enjoyed cooking and serving food to all who entered her home. She was well known for her chicken and dressing, dumplings, tuna salad, pecan pie, and chocolate delight.

Helen is preceded in death by death by her parents, AY and Edna Weaver; her husband of 54 years, Tony Lochridge; and her twelve siblings, Bo Weaver, Eloise Reynolds, Viola White, Jim Weaver, Thelma Miller, A.Z. Weaver, Mary Tucker, Ben Weaver, Vernon Weaver, Patricia Barnhart, Essie Lawson, & Tressie King.

She is survived by her children Debbie Snow, (Mike); Sheri Lochridge; Tonya Moles (Kevin); Jason Lochridge (Mary); her grandchildren Michelle Snow, Jarred Connett (Kayla King), Jacob Connett, Madalyne Moles, Kody Moles, Jazzmin Standridge, Brittany Lochridge (Quinn Andrews) and Jennifer Tillery (Ryan); and 2 great-grandchildren Dakota King and Atlas Tillery.

Funeral services for Helen will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 22nd, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Scott Housley officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 till 11:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will be in Leslie Cemetery where Helen will be laid to rest beside her husband, Tony. Bearers will be Kevin Moles, Kody Moles, Jarred Connett, Ryan Tillery, Anthony Redmond and Brandon Housley.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com