of Tilly, AR
September 22, 1943 - June 13, 2017
Wandalene ''Leanie'' Small, age 73 of Tilly, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Tilly on September 22nd, 1943 to Emmett Godfrey and Drucie Thompson Godfrey.
Wandalene attended the Tilly Missionary Baptist Church. She was a hardworking, industrious woman who enjoyed working in her garden, canning the fruits of her labors and quilting. She spent her working years working with the Area Agency on Aging as an aide. She also enjoyed visiting with her neighbors and friends and talking on the phone, especially with her sisters. The joy of her life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Spending time with them was the highlight of her day.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Milburn Small of the home; two sons, Terry Small and wife Gail of Hector and Tim Small and wife Tammy of Welcome Home; one daughter, Sandra Garrison of Tilly; grandchildren, Eric Small and wife Hailey of Hector, Cory Small and wife Kala, also of Hector, Erica Hull and husband Brad of Bentonville, Lucretia Palmer and husband Hunter of Scottsville and Brandon Goates and wife Katie of Dardanelle; great-grandchildren, Emmett Small, Natalie Small, Corbin Small, Anna Kate Hull, Jayda Reynolds, Erin Stone and Maddy Stone; three sisters, Willadene Harris of Atkins, Retha Brock of Alread and Juanita Brock, also of Alread; and one brother, Eulan Godfrey and wife Juanita of Tilly.
Wandalene is preceded in death by her parents; great-grandchild, Creasey Stone; brother, Vernon Godfrey and his wife, Bobbie Godfrey; son-in-law, Joe Garrison; and brothers-in-law, Levert Brock, Lendall Brock and Chester Harris.
Arrangements are by Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Funeral services for Wandalene will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 16th, 2017 at Tilly Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Russ Fountain officiating. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery located in Van Buren County. Pallbearers will be Eric Small, Brandon Goates, Cory Small, Hunter Palmer, Lelan Brock and Larry Brock. Honorary pallbearers will be Carroll Small, Brad Hull and all of Wandalene's nephews.
Truly a Godly woman and will be missed by all, our loss is Heavens gain. She will be missed but never forgotten. Uncle Milburn,Sandy and family,Terry and family,Tim and family all are in our thoughts and prayers, Love you all.
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. I know she will be missed. Sorry we didn't make it to her funeral Dale was sick. Our prayers are with the family.
We are really going to miss Aunt Leanie. She always made us all feel so loved. Uncle Milburn, Sandy, Tim and Terry, you will be in our prayers in the days and weeks to come. Love you
Terry, Gail, and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have many happy memories of your mother, but it is still hard to go through. May God bless and comfort you.
I love you all dearly and am so sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
I was so sorry to hear about Wanda,she was like my mom for a lot of years and we were close as well ,still pray for that family and know god has her a mansion ,and she will not suffer anymore .She was one of the finest ladies i got a chance to know and love in my life time.loved her more than most people ever knew.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Wandalene. She was a very kind, softhearted and loving person. I am so grateful for the love that she had for the people that she cared for. I am grateful to have known her. I am praying for the comfort of peace to be over her family. In Jesus name.