of Flippin, AR
March 31, 1951 - February 25, 2020
Berna (Risley) Deislinger of Flippin passed away February 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Yellville, Arkansas on March 31, 1951 to Bernard Troy Risley and Anna Lea Railsback Risley.
Berna attended school at Yellville-Summit graduating in the class of 1969. After high school she enrolled at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville graduating with her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education.
Berna married David Deislinger on June 2, 1973 in Peel, Arkansas. They were the parents of two children, Devin Keith and Rebecca Ann.
Berna worked her entire career in the Flippin Public School system, teaching kindergarten for several years before moving to first grade where she finished her tenure after 32 years of service. Upon retirement, Berna became a fulltime homemaker, spending countless hours with her children, grandchildren and husband. She enjoyed quilting and took great pride in working with her quilt guild friends on the annual Turkey Trot Quilt and making quilts for the local nursing homes. Berna also loved to go for rides and road trips with David on their Harley.
She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends and remembered for her kind and selfless ways that brought her such happiness. Nothing gave her more joy than being able to help those she loved and cared for.
Our mother was a kind and gentle person, never drawing attention to herself, but preferred to be at work behind the scenes. She was the glue that held our family together with her never ending love and selflessness, always putting the needs of others ahead of her own.
Berna is survived by her children Devin (Christie) Deislinger of Green Forest, Arkansas and Rebecca (Grant) Greenhaw of Flippin, Arkansas; Grandchildren Baylor and Kenzie Deislinger of Green Forest, and Samantha and Kenna Greenhaw of Flippin.
She was preceded in death by her husband David, and her parents Bernard and Anna Risley of Peel.
Memorial service will be 10:00 am Saturday February 29, 2020 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Jerry Greenhaw officiating.
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21 Condolence(s)
Brad Burkett
Monday, August 10, 2020
Devin,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother... I know all too well the pain, lost mine as well in February. My sincere sympathies to you all.
Been forever, but remember and think about all our fun at ATU often.
Hope you find this, and you and all your family are doing well.
Brad
kenneth keeter
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
i want to offer you my condolances in regards the recent death of Berna. We were both in the Yellville - Summit Senior Class of 1969 and I waws very happy to be able to visit with her at our 50th class reunion this past year. Berna was a classy lady and I hope that she always considered me a friend. Bob (Kenneth) Keeter.
Dianne Wade
Friday, February 28, 2020
I attended Yellville-Summit when Berna was a student there and admired her way back then. I was delighted to work with her at Flippin School. She was so caring and creative! She always had great ideas and plans for her students. Later, we shared the quilting bug and I was awestruck at her work. Berna was so very special and touched so many lives -- she will be missed.
Dale Query
Friday, February 28, 2020
Berna was a delightful person and a wonderful teacher. Her legacy will live for generations though the many hundreds of lives she touched.
Robert and Paula Moore
Friday, February 28, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with Devin and Rebecca and their families at this sad time. I worked with Berna for many years at school. A very nice lady and a great teacher. We are so sorry.
Marilyn Doran
Friday, February 28, 2020
Berna was a delight to know and the news of her loss is saddening. Rebecca and Devin, I pray for your and your families' comfort.
Jamie (Hopper) Garner
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Devin and Rebecca, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie (Hopper) Garner
Paul and Susan Johnson
Thursday, February 27, 2020
We are So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Berna was such a great friend. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Kay Query
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Berna was such a gentle lady. She had a great love for the children she taught, and a passion for teaching.
I greatly enjoyed her infectious laugh.
Love and prayers to her beautiful family.
Woodena and Howard Mays
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Devin, and family,
You all have my deepest sympathy. So sorry for your loss. May God help you all through this time.
God bless you all.
Woodena and Howard Mays
Opal Stafford
Thursday, February 27, 2020
So sorry to hear about Berna Lea. We were close when we were young riding #7 bus to school from Peel, and talking about the newest songs coming out that we liked. Our thoghts are with her family and friends.
Galen and Jean Fountain, Duane Fountain
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Our prayers are with the family. She will be greatly missed
Gary,Sharon, Regina and Sharleta Cranfill
Thursday, February 27, 2020
We were sorry to hear of Berna's passing . She will be greatly missed . She was such a wonderful teacher and friend.
Gary,Sharon, Regina and Sharleta Cranfill
Thursday, February 27, 2020
We were sorry to hear of Berna's passing . She will be greatly missed . She was such a wonderful teacher and friend.
Jodi Nordyke Elam
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Rebecca and Devin and family you're all in our prayers
Amber Cobb (Ross)
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Rebecca's
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always an amazing and very caring person. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Linda Moreau
Thursday, February 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of Berna’s passing, far too soon. Prayers of comfort during your grief.
Colleen Risley Tilton
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the many who loved Berna Lea. Gone far too soon, never to be forgotten.
Petra E Pershall
Thursday, February 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss. We were good friends in HS.
Mark R Duren
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Berna was a friend and great classmate of 1969 she will be greatly missed
Amy (Hickey) Mulvin
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Devin, Rebecca, and families:
I was shocked to hear of Berna's passing. She was always such a strong help to my grandma (her aunt), as well as a good friend to her.
Thinking of you in this time of loss.