of West Helena, AR

January 3, 1957 - October 14, 2025

Sydney Griffey Oberle, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born on Thursday, January 3, 1957 in Helena, Arkansas to the late John and Ernestine Griffey.

Sydney worked many jobs in her life. She worked for Dr. Charlie Chu for over ten years, worked for Merchant Farmers, was the co-owner for sixteen years. of the video store and tanning center and was the Director of Fine Arts at Phillips County Community College. until her retirement. Sydney enjoyed fishing, shopping and playing slot machines. The greatest joys in her life were her family, especially her two granddaughters.

Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband of forty-six years, Alfred ''Bud'' Oberle; son, Derek Oberle (Lindsay) of Greenbrier, Arkansas; grandchildren, Charlee Anne and Camryn Blake Oberle; sisters, Marilyn Fitzgerald of Little Rock, Arkansas and Sylvia Kimsey (Don) of Smithville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Mary McDaniel (Mike) of Memphis, Tennessee; brother-in-law, William John Obele (Sandra) of England, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would also like to give a special thanks to Stephanie Sandefer and Margaret Ables for helping Sydney get to and from doctors' appointments.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Ernestine Griffey; sister, Sybil Finnie; two brothers-in-law, Bryan Fitzgerald and David Oberle.

A memorial service honoring the life of Sydney Griffey Oberle will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com