of Yellville, AR
May 27, 1926 - January 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Jonnie Belle Smith announces her passing on January 10, 2020 at the age of 93. Jonnie was born on May 27, 1926 in Leslie, Arkansas to Benjamin and Grace (Coleman)Treece, one of thirteen kids. Always a force to be reckoned with, Jonnie grew into a star athlete, and served as "Team Captain" of her High School basketball team. After graduation she traveled the country making it as far as San Diego, California, before returning to her home, where she met, and married the love of her life, Benny Smith on September 21, 1946.
She is survived by her daughter Lisa Sutton, and grandchildren, Misty Haynes (Jeff), and Bronson Kittler, all of Yellville. two brother, Lealon R. Treece of Indianapolis, IN and Henry Treece of Little Rock, AR and three sisters, Jo Ann Leonard of Oklahoma, Ann Victory of North Little Rock, AR and Patsy Dyer of Warsaw, MO. Also surviving are her great grandchildren, Anna and Jeffry Haynes, Dalton and Ashley Kittler.
Jonnie now joins her husband Benny and her daughter Marina Brown, brothers, Carl, Danny, William, Jimmy and Connie Joe Treece and sisters, Louie Marie Treece and Hazel Henrickson.
Visitation will be Wednesday January 15 from 5 to 7 pm at the Roller-Burns Funeral Home, located at 725 North Panther Ave., Yellville Arkansas
Funeral Service will be 11 AM Thursday, January 16 2020 at the Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Bryan Jefferson officiating with interment to follow in Nanney Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jeff Haynes, Jeffry Haynes, Ben, Wayne and Wesley Smith and Dalton Kittler. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Ozarks, 701 Burnett, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72687.
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Mike, Anita Victory
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Mike has so many memories of Aunt Jonnie and him making trips to leslie and back. He will always cherish these and we both have enjoyed the visits with her. She is reunited with her family that has gone before her, but will be missed by us all. Our condolences to the family
Judy Henrikson Overman
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
I am So Happy that Bill and I were able to See You. So many Cherished Memories as a Child, You were So Good to Me. I will Remember them always. Sending Love to the Family. Judy
John sutton
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Lisa i was sad to see your mom’s obit in the paper. I am sorry for your loss. I think of Pat often, and being with you guys on Garfield. I went by there a few years ago, but no one answered the door. You might have already moved up to Yellville by then. It’s been decades. I wish you and your family the best.
Pattie Treece
Monday, January 13, 2020
Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your family. You wanted me when no one else did. I will forever hold you in my heart. Hug Uncle Benny, Grandma and Grandpa for me. I love and miss you all. Rest in peace. Pattie
LELAND TREECE FAMILY
Sunday, January 12, 2020
It is a great sadness that my sister passed. We may not have been as close in our later years, but I love her dearly. Rest in peace my dear sister. Say hi to momma and daddy for me! Much love, your little brother, Bus.
Mike and Tracey Sebald
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Lisa and family; we are so sorry for your loss as we are thinking of you and praying for you at this time.
Laura England
Sunday, January 12, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Ms Jonnie’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathies,
Laura England