of Batesville, AR

May 17, 1941 - December 24, 2025

Lida Laniece Jackson, 84, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born on May 17, 1941, in Batesville, Arkansas to Claud Julian and Rhoda Mayse Julian.
Laniece had a compassion for all animals. She enjoyed time with family and friends, going to church, playing solitaire, and helping anyone she could. She was a wonderful mom and Mamie, and a joy to all that crossed her path.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Simmons (Matthew) of Newark, her grandchildren, Cole Simmons (Meredith), Austin Simmons, Denise Burns (Craig), great grandchildren, Carter Simmons, Crayton Simmons, Dylan and Violet Burns; several friends and other family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Delesa Martin, a brother Claude Ray Julian, and a cousin Edith Cartwright.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel, with Chuck Crow officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorials can be made to Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com