of Jackson, TN

August 23, 1928 - March 17, 2020

Gracie Faye Dean Leonard Eddleman of Aubrey, AR, departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at age 91. Gracie, or Faye as she was known to some family and close friends, was born on August 23, 1928 to Jim and Mary Jones Leonard of Aubrey, AR. Gracie grew up in Aubrey, AR, but also lived an adventurous life, working in Bisbee, AZ, Kansas City, MO, and Chicago, IL, before she met the love of her life, Roy Aylor Eddleman. Roy and Gracie were married on September 15, 1951, and began their family with four children, Phillip (Dian) of Jackson, TN, Andrew (Sandra) of Paragould, AR, Terry (Stephanie) of Searcy, AR, and Tina Bartlett of Jackson, TN. Family was important to Gracie, and she tended her family with the same meticulous care she put into the flowerbeds surrounding her home. Gracie loved nothing more than having her entire family present with her on the holidays and special occasions. Gracie was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Jim Leonard, husband, Roy A. Eddleman, sister, Vella Pruett, and four brothers, Thomas, Elmo, Harvey, and Jessie. Gracie leaves behind a sister, Anna Mae English, brothers, Billy and Glenn Leonard, four children, ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cherished friends.
Family visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m. with funeral services following immediately at 3 p.m. Burial and a brief graveside service will follow in Marianna Memorial Park.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
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