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Submitted: 9/9/12 • Approved: 10/10/15 • Last Updated: 10/13/15 • R754050-G754049-S3
Louise 11 Jan 1922 - 28 Sept 2008
*Obituary
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Records
September 29, 2008
Louise Fike Leonard, 86, of Batesville peacefully passed away in her sleep Sunday morning, September 28, 2008.
Born in Batesville, January 11, 1922, Louise, or Lou as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her, lovingly cared for Quenten and their only child, Nancy, in west Batesville for years. In the mid-`70s, Quenten developed kidney disease that necessitated the couple leave their home and move to Little Rock, away from their daughter and her family. Lou's devotion to Quenten was best exemplified in her loving care for him during his illness while in Little Rock. After her husband's passing in 1979, Lou returned to Batesville where she spent many joyous years celebrating life with her family and friends. She regularly cooked Sunday dinners for her family and spent her afternoons at her daughter's home, doting on her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her love of family was second only to her love of God and Jesus Christ. In her journal, an entry from 1993 perfectly sums up her life: I have a wonderful family and good health. The richest blessings any one could have. Thank You God for all. This is my prayer.
And an entry from 1990 best reveals the joyous outlook she carried through her life: The things that mean the most in this life are Love of God, Health, Love of Family and be content and have a positive attitude. Try to do something good each day for your fellow man. Will give you good feeling and help you to stay happy.
Louise Fike Leonard was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Quenten Leonard; her brothers, Adler, Adrian, Don and Dale Fike; and her parents, G.B. and Esther Fike.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Grace, and her husband, Preston Grace, Jr. of Batesville; her grandson, Preston "Chip" Grace III, his wife, Tonia, and their children, Will and Carly, all of Batesville; her granddaughter, Charlotte "Candi" Grace of Little Rock; her grandson, John Robert "Rob" Grace, his wife, Julie, and their children, Hannah and Hutton, all of Batesville; and her granddaughter, Mollie Beth Smith, her husband, Ken Smith, and their children, Jacob and Sam, all of Batesville.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the home of Nancy and Preston Grace, Jr., located at 55 Bluff View Dr. in Batesville. The funeral will be Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Batesville. Arrangements will be handled by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are H.D. Bailey, Charles Barnett, Nelson Barnett, Jim "Buck" Buchanan, Butch Ketz, Ray La Croix, Max McElmurry and Chris Okolo. Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Sisco, Calvin Hodges, Jeff Phillips, Dr. Bob Slaughter, and Lou's grandsons and great-grandsons: Chip Grace, Rob Grace, Will Grace, Hutton Grace, Jacob Smith and Sam Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Independence County, 2200 Harrison St., Suite A, Batesville, AR, 72501; and First Presbyterian Church of Batesville, 775 Boswell St., Batesville, AR, 72501.
Contributed on 9/9/12 by tombstonechavers
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