of West Helena, AR
May 11, 1934 - March 19, 2015
Frances McDonald Light, age 80, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 11, 1934 at St. Francis, Arkansas to the late B.F. McDonald and the late Pauline Snow McDonald. Frances and her husband, Watson, were the owners of Watson's Flowers and Gifts in West Helena for 53 years. She was active in the Arkansas Florists' Association and the state FTD organization for many years. She was a lifelong member of West Helena Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Watson Light; a son, Tommy Light of West Helena; two daughters, Lanie Brandon (Bill) of West Helena and Laurie Light of Boston, Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Lori Wooten (Mike) of Lexa, Arkansas; Kimberly Simpson (Justin) of West Helena and Anne Marie Light of West Helena; five great-grandchildren, Michael Wooten, Brooke Wooten, Katelyn Wooten, Emma Newsom and Adelynn Simpson; and one brother, Robert F. McDonald (Rita) of Arlington, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Sue Balentine.
A service for Frances Light will be held at 2:00 p.m. , Monday, March 23, 2015 at West Helena Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Steve Williams and Reverend David Crouch will officiate.
Pallbearers are Mark Rogers, Justin Simpson, Jason Webster, Brent Harris, Tony Palmer and Troy Long. Honorary pallbearers are James Brasel, Mike Wooten, Dr. Gill Pillow and Don St. Pierre.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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48 Condolence(s)
Cheryl Anderson
Monday, May 4, 2015
Lanie,
I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your Mom and your Dad. I had no idea. I just saw their obituaries. I loved both of your parents so very much. Such dear, sweet souls. Thinking of you and yours each and every day.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Anderson
Martha McKelvy
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
LANIE, LAURIE, AND TOMMY,
BY THE TIME I FINALLY HEARD ABOUT YOUR MOM, YOUR DAD HAD PASSED AWAY, TOO. I AM SO SORRY; YOUR FAMILY HAS BEEN SO SPECIAL TO ME FOR MANY YEARS. I ALWAYS KNEW MY FLORIST NEEDS WOULD BE WELL CARED FOR WHEN I CALLED YOUR MOM AND DAD--NOT TO MENTION THEY SEEMED LIKE MY ADOPTED PARENTS. I KNEW I COULD COUNT ON BOTH OF THEM FOR ADVICE AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THEM WITH ME AND SO MANY OTHERS. HOW APPROPRIATE THAT THEY PASS AWAY SO CLOSE TOGETHER. KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS NOW AND IN MY HEART FOREVER.
WITH LOVE AND SINCEREST SYMPATHIES,
MARTHA MCKELVY
Randy & Nikki Reynolds
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
So very sorry for your family's loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Betty Oxner Demetre
Monday, March 23, 2015
This is a loss of a wonderful friend!
Victor and Janet
Monday, March 23, 2015
You have our most sincere condolences.
Frances was a "friend' who will not be forgotten.
L:ove all in your familey.
Dianna Williams Fowler
Monday, March 23, 2015
Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you all during this time!
Gloria Fess Grady
Monday, March 23, 2015
Sympathy and prayers to the family!
Judy Dorsey
Monday, March 23, 2015
Robert my thoughts and prayers are with both you and Rita I'm so sorry for your loss of your sister
Evans & Raymon Caple
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. Frances was always kind to us in the floral industry. She will be greatly missed. Wish we could be at the service, know that you will be in our prayers. God Bless you Watson & Laurie.
Jo Pankey
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Mrs. Frances was a very sweet lady and will be dearly missed I loved her....
Geneva & Dennis Naile
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Watson, Lannie, Laurie, & Tommy,
We are so very sad to hear of the passing of Ms Frances. She was a very special lady, always knew what people wanted when we called the Florist. She was just kind to everyone. Mom (Opal Smith Carr) passed away in 2012 and she will be so glad to see Ms Frances at the doors of Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this grieving process. All our love to each of you.
Geneva & Dennis Naile
Barbra & Larry Hammond
judy gregory
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Laurie, Cyd and I are so sorry about your loss. We have many happy memories when ya'll went to camp and played on the softball team together. I remember the day that Frances told me she was going to have a baby and it wasn't long before I had Cyd. Take care of yourself and keep in touch
Brenda F. Murray
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Light family: I was so sorry to learn of Frances' passing.
She was a wonderful person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Millard Swindle
Sunday, March 22, 2015
We are sorry to hear this. She is a beautiful lady from within as well as without. We have such great memories of her We are praying for you all. God Bless family.
Lynette Murphy
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Lanie, Laurie and family:
I am so sorry for the loss of Frances. What a dear lady and friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to each of you.
Stewart Juengel
Saturday, March 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Mary Everett
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Watson and family, Arnold and I are so sorry to hear of Frances' passing. May God bless and comfort you all at this time.
Missy Ishmael
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Watson, Lanie, Tommy, Laurie and Family,
I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charles Watson
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Watson and Lanie: I treasure the memories of West Helena at Central High School and working on holidays with you and Frances at the flower shop. It was usually lots of work, but a great joy to be able to know and work with you. Best wishes as you face today and the days ahead!
Evelyn Teague
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Watson and the family, I am so sorry for your loss. But heaven has gained some one special. My prayers are for you and that God gives you confort at this time.
Alice and Blake Robertson
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Lanie,
Blake and I are so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. Please give Watson and all the family our love and sympathy. We both loved her so much. She always made sure everything was extra special and your mom and dad took flowers to the Robertson's on special occasions. I'm sure she is surrounded by the perfumes of many flowers in Heaven. God will carry you and your family through your time of grief. Love, Alice & Blake
Reba Wheeler
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss of dear Frances. She was the kindest lady and always so accommodating at tha florist shop.
I called many times after we moved out of state to order flowers and she always greeted me as if we had seen each other recently. I know she will be greatly missed but we will all see her again in Heaven. Love to all the family.
Gordon, Gwen & Quinn Siders
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Mr. Watson & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. This lady was one of the sweetest we have ever known, she was always the same from the flower shop to me seeing you both at the hospital a few weeks back, no complaints, and a heart of gold. She and I talked about fibromyalgia and arthritis a lot. We are so sure she is walking on streets of gold, no more pain or sorrows, smiling down at her lovely family with a smile on her face. The love you Mr. Watson, and she showed was always beautiful. Love to you and your family and we can ever do anything please let us know.
Lisa Gregory
Saturday, March 21, 2015
So many of my early fond memories are of the flower shop & your family! Much love to you all!
Alice and Blakr Robertson
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Lanie,
Blake and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Please tell Watson and the rest of your family how much we cared about her and you all in your time of grief! She was such a good generous person that I know she is surrounded with the perfumes of flowers in heaven. God is so good. He will be with you and your family as you grieve. They were both so thoughtful to the Robertson's. We appreciated them so much! Alice & Blake
Wallace & Doris Pugsley
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Frances is another loss of our old family friends. Our fond remembrances of shared good times with your families. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Wallace & Doris
Trina L Webb
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to you all during your time of sorrow.She was a very sweet lady who always had a smile to lighten any room and made anybody feel welcome
Kay Clark Calderone
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Watson and family
I was so sorry to hear about Frances. I am thankful the Lord let our paths cross here on earth and I got to know you all while I lived in Helena-WH. Lifting you all up in prayer.
Kay Clark Calderone
Katie Porter Mantooth
Friday, March 20, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. So many memories...from childhood and church to picking out flowers for my wedding. She will be missed.
Wilma Yancey Gordon
Friday, March 20, 2015
Dear Watson and family,
We send our condolences to you and your family
on the loss of Frances from the Yancey family. We shared a wonderful neighborhood with the McDonalds and have good memories of Sally, as we knew her. She was a close friend of my younger sister Hazel, as was the whole McDonald family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless,
Wilma Yancey Gordon
Pat Williams
Friday, March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry. Frances will always be remembered as her sweet, smiling self. Everyone loved her.
Pat Williams
Friday, March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry. Frances will always be remembered as her sweet, smiling self. Everyone loved her.
Janis & Bruce Mundy
Friday, March 20, 2015
Dear Watson, Lanie, Tommie, Laurie and Families, Your mother has always been such a special cousin. I remember riding the train with Grandma & Grandpa Snow from Piggott when I was 9 years old so I could attend Frances and Watson's beautiful wedding - such a special treat for me . She has touched so many people in so many wonderful ways. May God Bless & Watch over you all in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Billie Sue Rohrscheibbs
Friday, March 20, 2015
I love the picture of Frances that is on this notice, and her sweet smile. She was such a special lady, and she will be missed by everyone that had her in their life. Heaven has gained a new angel. We will keep you in our prayers. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Pat Waites
Friday, March 20, 2015
We are so sorry about your loss. love & prayers to all of your family
Pat Waites
Danny and Pat Patton
Friday, March 20, 2015
Ms. Frances celebrates Heaven in her perfect healthy body forevermore with Jesus! May God carry this family thru the grief and missing of their loved one. Praying for strength and comfort.
Fred Holloway
Friday, March 20, 2015
Dear Light Family:
I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of working with Frances and Watson at the flower shop many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patsy Snyder
Friday, March 20, 2015
Watson & Family, Our family is so sorry in the loss of Frances. We enjoyed being neighbors for many years & being friends forever!
Sue Russell
Friday, March 20, 2015
I am so sorry. I remember Mrs. Frances well from the flower shop. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Barbara Ballard Stambaugh
Friday, March 20, 2015
Dearest Mr. Watson, Lannie, Tommy, Laurie and the rest of the family,
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Frances. She was always such a sweet, caring lady and so thoughtful and kind She definitely knew her flowers and how to make folks feel like family. My prayers are for all of you in the coming days, hours, weeks, months and years that the Lord will wrap His loving, caring arms around each of you and give you the comfort and strength that you need to get you through the coming days. Mrs. Frances is rejoicing in Heaven as she has her angel wings now. God Bless each of you and peace and comfort. Love to all of you Barbara
Susan Caple Gardner
Friday, March 20, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with you from part of your Arkansas Florist Association Family. Frances and Watson were some of the first people we met 30+ years ago when my Momma opened her flower shop. We always enjoyed seeing them at Convention. So sorry for your loss.
Stephanie Maxwell
Friday, March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Frances with a very special person and will be greatly missed.
Eddie and Kay Calhoun
Friday, March 20, 2015
Eddie and I are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family..
David & BJ Gregory
Friday, March 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Watson and the families. We will miss our neighbor and will always remember her with fondness. God Bless and may you all find peace in the days ahead. Your neighbors, David & BJ
Sandy &Mike Snyder
Friday, March 20, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Sharon Harris
Friday, March 20, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Prayers for your family for peace and comfort during your time of grieving. I feel privileged to have known her.May God be with you .
Jim & Hazel Williams
Friday, March 20, 2015
Frances was a dear sweet lady. We only knew her from the florist shop, but she always made us feel special. Our sympathy and prayers to Mr. Light and the rest of the family.
Kim Williams
Friday, March 20, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss.