of Weiner, AR
December 23, 1927 - October 13, 2010
Blanche M. Sitzer, 82, of Weiner, passed from this life on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at her home. She was born December 23, 1927 in Weiner to Beach and Bernedean Bodell Smith. Blanche was a homemaker and a charter member of the Weiner United Methodist Church, where she served as president of the United Methodist Women's Group for 50 years. She was one of the original founders of the Arkansas Rice Festival and an active promoter of the rice industry. She was also very active in the Girl Scouts. Blanche graduated from Weiner High School in 1947.
Blanche was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin J. Sitzer; her parents; two brothers, B.T. and Berl Smith; and a caregiver, Brenda Poskey.
Survivors include a son, Eddie Sitzer and his wife Penny; a daughter, Tisha Westerman and her husband Reed, all of Weiner; six grandchildren, Colt Sitzer, Krista Westerman, Kylee Westerman, Kurt Westerman, Stephen McCullar and his wife Crystal, and Courtney Smith; two great grandchildren, Faith McCullar and Addison McCullar; and her special caregivers, Willie Greeno and Janice Lynn.
Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday at the Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner.
Services will be 10:00 am Saturday at the Weiner United Methodist Church with Dan Walker officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Tommy Bryant Jr., Tony Sullins, Allen Soden, Tommy Bowden, Roger Bradley and Tommy Bradley. Honorary pallbearers will include the John Ivy family, members of the Weiner United Methodist Church and the Weiner Volunteer Fire Department.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Weiner Fire Department or to the Weiner United Methodist Church.
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16 Condolence(s)
reanne west
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tish, I was looking through the obituaries today, November,5 and saw Blanche's name. I did not know of her passing and am so sorry. She was definetly my favorite. i loved her so much and will miss her as everyone else will. She had such a special way about her that you just wanted to take her home with you. Tish, you are not different and I love you to. Take care of yourself and remember that your special to.
Brenda Hogue
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tisha and Eddie, I only today learned of your Mother's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your Mother was a very special, kind and gracious lady. I will always remember her sweet smile and kind words. May our LORD bless and comfort you always.
Shelly Kinard Hurst
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Blanche was truly an inspiration to every one who
came in contact with her. As a young child, I made sure that my parents took me to Blanche and Edwin's to
Trick or Treat. She always made everything so fun.
Blanche would have the record player playing those scary
sounds and she really got into the decorations. I was
always so scared, but I loved going to their house.
Sincerely,
Shelly Kinard Hurst and family
Mattie Bradley
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Eddie & Tisha so sorry couldn't make it to service.But it still just to hard ,to face somethings .Love You and praying for your family!!!!
Rena Davis(Bradley)
Friday, October 15, 2010
Blanche was a special and wonderful lady. she always brighten up the day when u saw her. As a kid growing up i remember going to her house and trick or treating and she would be on the porch dress up and she would always scare me but she had the best popcorn balls ever. my family has known her for along time and yall seem like apart of our family. we will miss her alot . Tisha and Eddie Chris and family u our all in my thoughts and prayers . May God be with yall through this time of need.
love the Davis family
David and Carol Simpson
Friday, October 15, 2010
We are so sorry to hear od Blanches passing away. Wish we could have stayed a few days more for her services but couldn't. We will miss her as you all will.
allen and Teresa Soden
Friday, October 15, 2010
Dear Tisha, Eddie Chrisand families, We both have been blessed to have been apart of Blanches life. We will hold the memories of her near and dear in our hearts. She has been a wonderful friend to us all. She has been an good teacher about life and it,s ups and downs that it brings. I hope we can handle things as half as good as she did. Blanche was the dearest friend and more. I won't stop asking her for advice, because she will always be close by. You are in our prayers
God give you peace and comfort. Allen and Teresa
Allen and Sissy Lynn
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tisha and Eddie Chris and families
Your Mother will never be forgotten just like your dad. They are both wonderful parents and mentors for everyone. God blessed you with two wonderful parents and now they are together again. God Bless them both.We will always be here for you.
Allen and Sissy Lynn
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tisha and Eddie Chris and families
Your Mother will never be forgotten just like your dad. They are both wonderful parents and mentors for everyone. God blessed you with two wonderful parents and now they are together again. I God Bless them both.We will always be here for you.
Crystal Nichols
Friday, October 15, 2010
Your family is in our prayers during your time of loss !!!
Crystal (Pierce) Nichols & family
Ann & George Pierce
RANDY & LINDA IVY
Friday, October 15, 2010
To Tisha and Eddie Chris and family
I am so sorry for your loss. She is a GREAT woman, not was a great woman. I married into the Ivy family and Blanche and Edwin and you kids have always seemed like family. I didn't know for a long time that we all 'weren't blood kin". I have never known finer people and I couldn't have done it without Blanche at Ericka's wedding in 2004. She just got right in there and did what had to be done. I will always remember her for her laughter, generosity, love and caring spirit. I don't know what the Ivys' would have done without your family when John passed away. I have seen and heard many, many stories over the last 38 years and everything said or done about your mom and dad was ALWAYS good and true because I witnessed a lot of it. Your family was so blessed to have such a mother and father.
Just know that 'THEY' are all together now and what a reunion!!! PRAISE GOD. She is probably bossing everyone around right now. But you know what, I bet they don't mind at all........Love you all very much and just keep the FAITH.
Linda (Beard) Ivy
Mattie Bradley
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tisha , Eddie & Family What can I say 44 years of an extened loving family.I have so many memories over these yrars.What a wonderful friend she was.We love your family if you need me please call. I pray that God will give you all peace & comfort throug the coming days .God Bless the Edwin & Blance Sitzer Family !!Love The Taylor Bradley Family!!
belinda roethlisberger
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Blanche was a great lady, she always had a smile on her face, I am so sorry for your loss, your family is like family to us, I will always remember the choc cake that she made Dad for his birthday and the holidays, when I was little I asked her to make one and leave the icing off, the next time she brought a cake she made 2 of them one with and one without icing, It was great, She gave me her recipe and I have made it several times and it is good I still think Blanche had that special touch,You are in my thoughts and prayers love you
Myrla (MOP MOP) Ivy
Thursday, October 14, 2010
What do you say when one of the most important people in your life pass. Only God can give me the words. She was like my Mother even when i had my Mother with me but became even more so for me when my Mother passed. i cannot imagine my life without the influence of Edwin and Blanche Sitzer in it. You two carved a chip out of the Hearts of 10 ole Haw Thicket Ivy kids. We are forever grateful to God for allowing us that priveledge. Can't wait to be with you again. I Love You. MOP MOP.
Myrla
Thursday, October 14, 2010
What do you say when one of the most important people in your life pass. Only God can give me the words. She was like my Mother even when i had my Mother with me but became even more so for me when my Mother passed. i cannot imagine my life without the influence of Edwin and Blanche Sitzer in it. You two carved a chip out of the Hearts of 10 ole Haw Thicket Ivy kids. We are forever grateful to God for allowing us that priviledge. Can't wait to see you again. Love You. MOP MOP.
Kelly Ivy
Thursday, October 14, 2010
We are praying for you all. We know she is in a much better place and in no more suffering but, she will be missed dearly. Blanche was a one of a kind lady and She was a blessing to know and I thank God for people like Blanche and Edwin. We love you all