of Helena, AR

June 8, 1945 - January 5, 2026

Jean Elizabeth Etoch, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Helena, Arkansas. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated from Central High School in Helena. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in Elementary Education and proceeded to teach in Helena-West Helena for thirty-five years.

Jean led a giving and loving life and will be missed by many family members, friends, and past students. As a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, she enjoyed taking part in numerous events and Bible groups. She helped run the concession stand for bingo nights, was a reader for Mass and contributed numerous cakes for bake sales. She enjoyed being a part of the community doing whatever was needed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Adele Etoch; siblings; Barbara Everhart and Michael Etoch Jr.

She is survived by her sister, Kathryn Lore and over forty nieces and nephews.

The family wants to give a special thanks to Michael and Michelle Etoch, Dr. Patrick Bell and Pearline for the care they have given her.

Family and friends will gather Friday, January 9, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Helena for visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. with Father Peter. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or a charity of your choice.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-570-2571. 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