of Clarksville, AR
February 13, 1969 - December 31, 2020
Carrie Dianne Ledbetter McKissack, age 51, of Clarksville, Arkansas, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Dianne was born on February 13, 1969, in Natchez, Mississippi, to her mother Sharon Brown Ledbetter and her father, the late Virgil Varnell Ledbetter, Sr. She married William Anthony McKissack on October 2, 1998, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and recently celebrated their 22nd anniversary. Her early childhood years were spent in Natchez, Mississippi, before moving to Iuka, Mississippi, in 1978. Dianne graduated from Iuka High School in 1987 with honors and graduated from University of Mississippi in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She received her master's degree in 1999 from the University of North Alabama. She was a servant leader with a community-oriented heart. She was a long-time member of First Baptist Clarksville, Arkansas where she served as a 5th and 6th grade Sunday School teacher. She was involved in Junior Auxiliary, Kiwanis, and Quarterback Club, all while continuing to support her children and making them her priority in everything she did. She worked as the Director of Senior Care under the corporation of Horizon Health at Johnson Regional Medical Center where she always put her patients and co-workers needs before herself. Dianne received numerous awards for her job and volunteer activities. In 2018, she was awarded the highest honor that her company gives: The President's Award. During her years where she worked with Horizon Health Corporation, she was awarded Director of the Year numerous times. Her service with Junior Auxiliary awarded her Volunteer of the Year in 2017.
She is survived by her husband Anthony, two children: Lilianne and Chandler McKissack of Clarksville, AR., her mother Sharon Brown Ledbetter and her step dad Randall Lambert, her brother Virgil Varnell Ledbetter, Jr. (Kim), Presley and Trey Ledbetter, who are her niece and nephew of Iuka, MS., her Uncle and Aunt JA and Martha Ledbetter of Yellville, AR., and their two children Amy and Jason, her cousin Lynn Smith and her nephews Austin and Alex Smith of Iuka, MS., Randall's daughters Kim Britton and Anissa Talley, and her mother-in-law Christine Fields of Lexington, Alabama.
Dianne is preceded in death by her father Virgil Varnell Ledbetter Sr., her cousin Pam (Tugar) Ledbetter Smith.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 12:00 P.M at First Baptist Church Clarksville, AR with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Darrell Bridges officiating and also a service will be held on January 4, 2021 at 12:00 P.M. at Iuka Baptist Church Iuka, MS with visitation at 10:00 A.M 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Johnny Hancock officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Iuka, MS. Pallbearers for the Clarksville, Arkansas service will be Marty Howard, Steve Burch, Michael Banning, Don Chappell, Mark Walker, and Craig Frost. Pallbearers for the Iuka, Mississippi, service will be Kenny Carson, Phil Moore, Trey Ledbetter, Austin Smith, Lee McKissack, and Bryan Dabbs. Memorials may be made to the Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville, Arkansas.
Special thanks go to Dr. Thomas Byron Sneed, Clarksville Medical Group, CARTI, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Arkansas Hospice, and the two funeral homes: Roller-Cox Funeral Home and Cutshall Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 100 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
Funeral arrangements in Mississippi are under the direction of Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, Mississippi.
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39 Condolence(s)
Sharon steve and Robert Mercure
Saturday, March 27, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Diane was a terrific lady that loved her family so much. Will be praying for healing.
Penny Elliott
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
She was a very caring, kind, and loving women. Not only to her family but to her co-workers as well. She will be missed by all who knew her. R.I.P. Dianne.
Nancy L Kern
Monday, January 4, 2021
Anthony, Lillianne & Chandler,
What a great lady Dianne was...I know everyone who knew her deeply loved and respected her. She was a woman of excellence and will be missed by so many. Praying for you all...I know she was so proud of you .
Stacy Humble
Monday, January 4, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, Aunt Sherry . May God give you peace and comfort during this time. Love you
Darlene Pratt
Monday, January 4, 2021
May God’s comfort and peace grant the family strength to get through this difficult time. She always had that beautiful smile, and the void is huge.
Christa Cossey
Sunday, January 3, 2021
This sweet lady was my boss at Sr. Care she was a great boss and a great friend to so many. She will be missed greatly.
Ashley Russell
Sunday, January 3, 2021
She was a good friend and she was so sweet she will be missed so sorry for your loss
Regina Wakefield
Sunday, January 3, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family!
Jacolyn Pelts
Saturday, January 2, 2021
I was a nurse at Johnson Regional Medical Center. Dianne was a very nice sweet lady. Condolences to her family
Ewing Cline
Saturday, January 2, 2021
One of the most courageous, never give up persons I have ever known. God bless , comfort and be with this family
Darrin,Tonya,and Baily Phillips
Saturday, January 2, 2021
She was a wonderful lady. Will always remember her with a smile on her face. God Bless you all!
Gail Martin
Saturday, January 2, 2021
God bless her family may he give them strength and courage during this difficult time. May she RIP
Joey and Misty Morehead
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Our hearts and prayers go to your family at this time. So sorry for your loss
ALFRED AND JANICE JAMERSON
Saturday, January 2, 2021
WITH OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY, WE WILL LOVE YOU ALWAYS. GOD IS ALWAYS IN YOUR CORNER IN TIMES LIKE THESE, AND SO ARE WE.
MAY HAPPY MEMORIES CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS SORROWFUL TIME.
OUR WISH IS THAT ANGELS WALK WITH YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.
Joe Havard
Saturday, January 2, 2021
I am so sorry Sherry with your lost I know what y'all are going through I will keep you in my prays I love y'all
Fred and Marlene Dougan
Saturday, January 2, 2021
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Angie Richardson Caton
Saturday, January 2, 2021
I’m so sorry about the loss of this special, caring, effervescent lady. Her family will be in my prayers as they attempt to navigate the coming days.
Nancy Kern
Saturday, January 2, 2021
She taught me so much. She was an amazing person. She will never be replaced.
Dienna
Friday, January 1, 2021
Sending much love and lots of prayers. What a beautiful angel she must be. Heaven is definitely a little sweeter.
Tara Hollingsworth
Friday, January 1, 2021
Anthony, Lilianne, and Chandler, I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazingly positive and upbeat person. Her love for you all and Jesus was clear and she will be greatly missed. I will continue to pray for you all. Please allow me to help in any way I can.
Becky Fox
Friday, January 1, 2021
May God hold you close in the days ahead. Dianne was a precious sister in Christ. Her joy in the Lord was reflected in the love she had for her family. She truly was used to touch the lives of many.
Brett and Tanja Stone family
Friday, January 1, 2021
Praying for you and your family Lillianne. Your mom was such a sweet lady.
The Stones
Kathy Seekins Mills
Friday, January 1, 2021
My Deepest Sympathy for her family and friends. I worked at the hospital and fed her many meals. She was always smiling and was very sweet and caring. I will miss her
Andrea Edgmon
Friday, January 1, 2021
Dianne—I love you and will be forever grateful to God for putting you in my path. From our trips to JA conferences, working together for Horizon (Sr. Care), and helping others in our community to just being someone I could talk to...I will cherish your memory. You’ve done a wonderful job raising your children and I know you love them so much. Save us a good seat. ♥ï¸
Debby & Keith Scoggins
Friday, January 1, 2021
Loved this sweet lady. She
Was such an inspiration to all of us in JA . Praying for you all.
Delenah Curtis
Friday, January 1, 2021
You will be missed Dianna. I enjoyed working with you. Many prayers for your family in this time.
Robert Kerbs
Friday, January 1, 2021
Peaceful rest.
Lindsey Turner
Friday, January 1, 2021
My heart goes out to the McKissack/Ledbetter family. I am so sorry for your loss. Diane was an amazing mother and sweet friend that created two wonderful children that know how to look for the good in all situations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if y’all need anything and know that we are all sending so many prayers of peace and love to your family.
Steven Kelly lambert
Friday, January 1, 2021
We love you and we’ll miss you..
we’ll all meet another day !
Sandra Waldrop
Friday, January 1, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Dianne was a precious soul. Love all of you!
Dr Wanda Hill
Friday, January 1, 2021
My God send comfort and peace to the family. Diane was truly a special angel
Kimberly Britton
Friday, January 1, 2021
I will forever miss you our sweet Dianne. Rest in piece
Beth Larsen
Friday, January 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss McKissacks!!!!! Praying for your entire family for God’s comfort, grace, mercy, & peace!!!!! I plan to be at the visitation if there is room!!!!!
Heather Waggoner Crosby
Friday, January 1, 2021
Dianne was a very special woman and I am blessed to have known her.
Judith Little
Friday, January 1, 2021
Your wife, your Momma, your daughter, your sister, your aunt, your friend was truly a blessing for all whom met her. So thankful God gave this Earth her smile for 51 years. Praying for you all.
Lorrie Brown
Friday, January 1, 2021
Holding a space for you all as you lay your Dianne to rest. My prayer is her love will carry you through this season of grief and throughout your lives.
Marty and L u Howard
Friday, January 1, 2021
Plan to attend visitation and service.
Jeff Helton
Friday, January 1, 2021
Prayers for the family.
Matt and Kristi Brown (Addilin, Myli, and Landon)
Friday, January 1, 2021
Dianne was such a precious lady with a heart that loved God. She soooo loved her family. I’m going to miss her smile and her Facebook posts...but I’m thankful I still will see her live on through her family. We will be praying for you all.