of Harrison, AR

November 8, 1930 - January 18, 2021

Pansy "Lorene" Risley, age 90, of Harrison, passed to her heavenly home on Monday, January 18, 2021. Lorene was the daughter of Ceaf and Pansy (Pemberton) Arnold. She was born November 8, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Luster Risley; three sisters, May Arnold, Wanda Arnold, and Hope Risley; and three brothers, Joe, Enloe, and Don Arnold. She was a member of Northvale Baptist Church where she was the pianist/organist for many years.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan McLaughlin and husband Mike of Springfield, Missouri, and Elaine Pollitt and husband John of Ozark, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Heather Neal and husband Tom of Springfield, Missouri, Nikole Jackson of Harrison, Chance Thompson and wife Shayne of Harrison, Marcus Thompson of Springfield, Lindsey (Thompson) Kangas and husband Gary of Denver, Colorado, and Adam McLaughlin and wife Paige of Springfield, Missouri; and 8 great-grandchildren. Lorene is also survived by her sister, Marie (Scroggins) Mayes.

Funeral service was held at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home on Friday, January 22, at 10:00, with Bro. Byron Cothren officiating.

Graveside service at Maplewood Cemetery followed funeral service.

Pallbearers were Chance Thompson, Marcus Thompson, Adam McLaughlin, Tom Neal, John Pollitt, Tagg Pollitt, and Wade Jackson.

Honorary pallbearers were Richie Arnold, Greg Scroggins, Jerry Arnold, Tim Risley, Atticus McLaughlin, Clark Thompson, Jude Thompson, Will Jackson, and Frank Arnold.

The family asked that in lieu of flowers, donations go to Northvale Baptist Church, 310 Adams Street, Harrison, AR 72601.



Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.

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