of West Helena, AR

August 12, 1920 - November 21, 2025

Frances Evelyn Johnston, 105, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born in Elaine, Arkansas on Thursday, August 12, 1920 to the late Dave Burt and Sadie Ruffin Burt.

Frances was a beloved mother who spent her time raising her children and was a talented seamstress. Before her health declined, she was an avid member of the West Helena Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Derwood Johnston (Mary Jo) of Maumelle, Arkansas; Shirley Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas and Aubrey Johnston (Dianna) of Moultrie, Georgia; seven grandchildren; host of family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-five years, Derwood Johnston; parents, David and Sadie Burt and several siblings.

A graveside service honoring the life of Frances Johnston will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow service.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

 

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