of West Helena, AR
July 9, 1933 - January 1, 2026
With heavy hearts we in form you of the passing of our mother, grandmother and aunt, Imogene James Lynn, who passed in the early hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 92. Imogene was born and raised in West Helena, Arkansas and was the second oldest of four daughters born to Inez Howard James and Charles M. James.
She is preceded in death by her sisters, Wanda Lee Dunavan, Patsy Jane Snyder, and Charline Baker James who passed away in infancy.
Imogene is survived by her children, Mark Lynn (Georgia) and Patricia Cingari (John); grandchildren that she cherished deeply, Kelly Waldrop (Justin), Jenna Lynn (Nick), Katie Cingari (Becky), and Christopher Cingari (Eileen); five beloved great grandchildren, Jake, Gray, AvaAllen, Gemma and Rory; host of beloved nieces, nephews and her dog Punkin.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital or any charity of your choosing.
A graveside service honoring the life of Imogene James Lynn will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas. Interment will follow. Brother Joe Garner will officiate.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-570-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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19 Condolence(s)
Eileen Xu
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Rest peacefully, Memaw. I wish I had been able to meet you in person but I feel lucky to know some of your stories through your beloved family. Thank you for all you passed down to your wonderful grandson, Christopher, who I love with all my heart. You will be adoringly remembered always.
Jackie S Sanders
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Dear Family,
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Imogene. I always enjoyed my visits with her out Walmart or at Mark and Georgia’s.
Gary Burks
Monday, January 5, 2026
Mark and Patricia so sorry for y’all’s loss. She was always such a good person to me. Prayers are with y’all and your families.
Chuck Fehlig
Monday, January 5, 2026
Patricia and Mark, so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a great person and lived a beautiful life. She loved her family so much. Prayers for the family.
Chuck
Curtis Jeffries
Monday, January 5, 2026
Patricia and Mark,
What a long wonderful life your Mom enjoyed. One could easily tell from your pics, Patricia, how much Miss Imogene loved being a grandmother! It's a tremendous loss to say goodbye to your Mom, but she will always be in your heart. Fondly thinking of you and your family. God bless you!
Curtis
Dianne Owen’s Fowler
Monday, January 5, 2026
Mark, Georgia, and Patricia, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bonnie Kelly Newman
Monday, January 5, 2026
Dear Mark and Patricia,
Prayers for both of you and for your mother prayers that the Angels have ushered your mom into everlasting life with Jesus.
Stephanie Graznak
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Mark and Georgia,
Whenever we lose someone who has been part of us for our entire lives, a wash of memories and moments flow over us. We have partial flashes of things said, facial expressions and situations, many of which we haven't thought of in years. My prayer is that those stories, experiences and memories will all bring you a sweetness, humor and peaceful contentment. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother, Mark. It doesn't matter how old we are, or if we're head of our own family. When we lose a parent, we feel like an orphan. You and Georgia are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, Georgia. Always have. Always will. Stephanie
George Gates
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Mark, Patricia, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Cheryl Centenio
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Mark, condolences sent to you for the loss of your Mother. I hope over time that the pain will lessen as you remember the past with her. Take care.
STEVE JONES
Sunday, January 4, 2026
She was a sweet lady. I met her when she used to play cards with Ms Francis Leggett and all her card playing buddies. Mark, may prayers and God heal your pain. She will always be missed
Judy Middleton
Saturday, January 3, 2026
I am so sorry to hear about Imogene. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will always remember the way she made bowling trips fun and exciting.
Georgia Lynn
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Ms. Imogene, you are highly cherished as a great mother-in-law. I love you dearly, and so do my girls, Kelly and Jenna, who have always known you as “Memaw”, the loving grandmother — generous to a fault with both her time and energy. We look forward to seeing you in Heaven one day.
Adelia Rasines
Saturday, January 3, 2026
God speed
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Kay Clark Calderone
Saturday, January 3, 2026
I’m so sorry to read of the passing of Imogene. I have such sweet memories of bowling with her and Patsy when I lived in Helena. Lifting you up in my prayers!
Kay Clark Calderone
Glen
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Patricia and Mark, I am sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families.
Barbara Ballard Stambaugh
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Dearest Lynn Family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of another of my Dear bowling friends. We always had lots of fun and laughs on Monday nights and at State tournaments. Imogen was a sweet lady and I know she will be greatly missed. Praying for strength, comfort, and understanding in the coming days, weeks, months and years for her family. Chrish the Happy Memories and know that she loved all of you. Fly High Sweet Friend until we meet again...Love and prayers Barbara 🙏 ❤️
Janie Scaife
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Sorry for your loss.
Laura Allen
Friday, January 2, 2026
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura