Obituary
Mrs. Leona Brock was born on Friday, January 16, 1914 daughter of the late Ernest and Melissia Watkins Richards. She died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 97 years 7 months and 23 days. She was born and had lived her lifetime in Trumann. Mrs. Brock was the oldest remaining member of Freer Baptist Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus M. Brock, 2 brothers, Floyd and Ernest Richards, 6 sisters, Elmer Ballard, Emma Adams, Myrtle Martin, Irene Edwards, Inez Allen, and Lorene Richards, and her parents. Mrs. Brock was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. In the last years, one of her greatest joys was being with her great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Brock (Momma/Nanny) gave to her family an abundance of love and left many loving and kind memories. Survivors include one daughter, Dorcas Wyatt and husband Hershel of Trumann; 2 grandchildren, Pam Castille and Carrie Hendrix and husband Steve; 3 great-grandchildren, Jodi Richardson and husband Ronnie, Wyatt Kenley and wife Micha, and Julia Nicole Castille; and 2 great-great-grandchildren, Connor and Chloe Richardson. Graveside service will be Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Larry Loggins officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Wyatt Kenley, Pam Castille, Michael Adams, Gary Martin, Ronnie Adams, and Steve Hendrix. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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"Dear Brock Family: I am so sorry about you loss. I know how you feel. My prayers are with you.Bernice
Bernice Maglothin Bates, Jonesboro, ARSeptember 12, 2011
"Leona was a joy to know and treasure-cove of history! I am lessened by her passing .. Oliver Hinds
Oliver Hinds, Trumann, ARSeptember 10, 2011
"Carrie and family,So sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. I know you loved her very much, but she is safe in God's arms now. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.Debby Cromwell Watson
DEBBY WATSON, BAYSeptember 10, 2011
"Carrie/Pam - My prayer is that God's grace and peace to fall down on your family.
Donna "Creecy" McDonald, Batesville, MSSeptember 9, 2011
"Deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Brock. My prayers remain with each of you during this difficult time.
Andrea Burkenstock, Lafayette, LASeptember 9, 2011
"Dear Dorcas& Family,know how much you will miss your Mom,she was a sweet lady.I have many fond memories of the time I spend at your Mom's homein my teen years.
Raymell McCarty, Tyler,TxSeptember 9, 2011
"my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robin, Lafayette, LASeptember 9, 2011
"My deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Sue LeBlanc, LafayetteSeptember 9, 2011
"My sincere and deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Nanny's family. Her granddaughter Pam is a very dear friend of mine and she absolutely adored her grandmother. She will be missed.
Gwen Landry, Lafayette, LouisianaSeptember 9, 2011
"Dorcas and family I am so sorry foryour lose, Your mom was one of thesweetest and loving person I knewMy prays are with youDiana
Diana Milligan, Trumann, Ar. 72472September 8, 2011
"Dorcas, Hershel, Carrie & Pamela, My heart is broken for all of you. Nanny was an awesome lady & I loved her dearly. My thoughts & prayers will be with you all over these next few days. If I can help at all please let me know. Love you!
Terri Pulley, Trumann, ARSeptember 8, 2011
"My deepest condolences to the family. God Bless all of you
Berta Fritz, WALNUT RIDGESeptember 8, 2011
"I'm just so sad to hear about you losing your sweet mom, nanny....And i'm so glad that i ran into you recently at the NEA building - that i got to see her and talk to her, if only briefly.What a wonderful woman and what a wonderful long life! Sending prayers of comfort for the family....Sandy
sandra whitmire, trumannSeptember 8, 2011
