of Marion, AR
February 3, 1932 - October 27, 2020
Flora Opal Lee Robertson Leach, age 88, of Marion, Arkansas, formerly of West Helena, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Leach was born February 3, 1932 in Tyronza, Arkansas to the late William and Felsie Robertson.
A member of the Church of God in Prophecy in West Helena, Opal enjoyed reading her bible or listening to bible stories. In her spare time, she would craft and she loved to decorate. Opal loved singing in the church and playing piano.
She is survived by two sons, Benny Wayne Leach, Jr. and Danny Leach; two daughters, Yuvonne Landis and Donna Gann; nine grandchildren, Chuck Brinkley, Yvette Landis, Tisha Hodgman, Brandon Gann, Jeffery Gann, Michelle Cleaves, Brittany Leach, Daniel Leach and Tiffany Leach; great-grandchildren, Ashley Wood, J.T. King, Breanna King, Benjamin Brinkley, Garrett Harpole, Meredith Harpole, Zoey Gann, Korbin Gann, Wade Ballard, Alex Sides, Janix Leach, Tracey Fultz, and Carmen Ledford; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Leach was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benny Wayne Leach, Sr.; brother, Jake Robertson; and sister, Edith Evans.
A graveside service for Opal Leach will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the graveside. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
The family requests that those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Opal Leach's name.
Service will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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11 Condolence(s)
Rick Yeager
Saturday, June 24, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Sis. Opal. She was a wonderful woman who loved God. I know you are singing in Heaven with Mom and Dad.
Delsie Henson Cook-Wright
Sunday, February 7, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear of Opal's passing. I know that she is rejoicing with her family in heaven now. She was a beautiful lady, had a lovely voice and loved the Lord. She was full of character....always full of life. She was a good person. I knew her when I was a young girl in West Helena.
Bev
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Sis. Leach was such a blessing to me. I loved her singing. Yuvonne and Donna you and your families are in my prayers. Praying for inner peace.
Michelle (Shelly) Cleaves
Friday, October 30, 2020
I miss you grannie. Your words of wisdom will stay with me forever. I will always remember the fresh garden tomato, mayo and black pepper on white bread sandwiches. My favorite to this day. I love you. Tell papa hello for meâ¤
Dana Crabtree
Friday, October 30, 2020
Praying for the whole family. Losing a loved one is never easy. Tisha, Yvette, and Michelle(Shelly) yall are all in our prayers and our family is here if u need anything. Much love and may God keep you and hold youâ¤â¤â¤
Barbara King
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Tisha, Yvette and family...I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss your grandmother greatly. May God bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days ahead.
Roxanne Sellers Bobo
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Mrs. Leach was a very good person.
Curtiss Leach
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I have love and nothing but fond memories of you Aunt Opal. Thank you for planting the seeds of truth and light of our God. One more reason to look forward to going to heaven one more person to look forward to seeing when I get there. Love you from
CURTISS
Tisha Hodgman
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Granny
I will miss your laugh , your prayers and most of all your Happy Birthday songs every single birthday. I can’t imagine anyone having a better Granny. I love you and will miss you but I know papa was waiting with open arms and you are truly happy now . All my love Granny .
Chuck brinkley
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I love you grannie
Breanna king
Thursday, October 29, 2020
I love you and will miss you dearly