of Poplar Grove, AR
October 13, 1943 - March 5, 2022
Lena DeJarnatte, age 78, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She was born October 13, 1943 in Helena, Arkansas to the late Bessie Moody Morrell and H.W. "Bill" Morrell. Lena attended First Baptist Church in Marvell. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is best known for her great love of the Word of God, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Lena will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her two sons, Billy B. DeJarnatte and Gary DeJarnatte (Renee) both of Poplar Grove; daughter, Pam DeJarnatte Wildschuetz (Alan) of Little Rock, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Meagan Miller, Cameran McWilliams, Shelby Loyd, and Lanie DeJarnatte; nine great grandchildren, Nora, Wes, Breckin, Lakyn, Elliott, Ryan, Jaxon, Bentley, and Enslee; brother, Charles Henry Morrell (Jo) of North Little Rock, Arkansas; a host of other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, George William "Billy" DeJarnatte; parents; and one brother, James A. Thomas.
A graveside service for Mrs. Lena DeJarnatte will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Reverend Chase Green and Brother Marcus Hoover will officiate.
Pallbearers are Bobby Carey, Sr., Dennis Coleman, Madison Oxner, Jr., Mark Oxner, Ed Wallace, and James Allen Wallace.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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19 Condolence(s)
Judy Oliver
Thursday, May 5, 2022
I'm sorry for the family 's lost. I went to school with Lena Mae. She was always a very sweet girl
Trust in the Lord to give you comfort. ðŸ™
Jerry Kanel
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Lena, will be missed by so many. She was a very sweet and kind friend to me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jo Turner
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Please accept our condolences. I will always remember the kindness shown by your Mom and Dad. May God bless and help you through this sorrowful time.
Madison and Tammie Oxner
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
We will miss her greatly, she was the best. All our prayers and we all that knew her.
Robbie & Tracy Robbins
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with yall during this time.
Barbara Ballard Stambaugh
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Dearest Pam, Billy, Gary and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren of Mrs. Lena....I was so sorry for all of you and all of us her friends for her loss of this life but Praising the Lord for I know Mrs. Lena is in her Heavenly Home with Jesus and pain free and so peaceful. Mrs. Lena was a previous Christian lady who loved everyone. She loved to talk about the Lord and how Blessed she was. My prayer is for all of you now that the Lord will wrap His loving arms around each of you in the following days, weeks, months and years and the moments and give you peace, comfort, strength and understanding. Hang on to your precious memories and God Bless each of you. Love Barbara
Marilyn Carey
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. May God give you comfort and the strength you need to get through the coming days.
Leslie Perkins Byrd
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Pam, Gary and Billy, I am so very sorry and I will be praying for ya'll in the months ahead. I know she is healed and worshiping our Savior right now. I'm so thankful for the hope we have in Jesus.
Roger Dale and Janice Wallace
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Lena Mae seemed to always have a smile on her face to share with everyone. So sorry we were not able to attend the services.
KATHY RUSSELL
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.
Carolyn Pounds McCarty
Monday, March 7, 2022
So sorry for your loss
Heaven has received another lovely angel
J.B. Jones
Monday, March 7, 2022
Billy D., I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was surely a great Mom, to have raised up a son as respectable as you. Keep her in your heart and mind forever, as her guidance will always be your
"go to source" when life gives you a need for it. Again, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Illa M. Miller
Monday, March 7, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You are all in my prayers. Her race is finished and she ran it so very well. I will miss just knowing she was there. Love Illa
Johnny and Linda Dunlap
Monday, March 7, 2022
Ms. Lena was known as such a sweet and loving christian woman. She was all about God and family and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as they struggle with the loss. God bless you.
Sherry Storey
Monday, March 7, 2022
To the family. I am praying for comfort to all of you. Your mother and grandmother was a special person to so many.
Phyllis King-Wyssbrod
Monday, March 7, 2022
Mrs. Lena was such a sweet lady and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David & BJ Gregory
Monday, March 7, 2022
To the DeJarnette Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I met Lena, and then most of y'all, when I moved to Marvell in 1980. Lena was such a nice person and fun to be around. Her laughter was contagious. She will be missed by all of those who knew her. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead. God Bless
Linda Halbrook-Smith
Monday, March 7, 2022
Those of her age group grew up calling her Lena Mae. What an example of a loving, caring mother who loved to read her Bible. I will miss chatting with her. All I will have to do is look up and smile.
Randy and Joyce Hogan
Monday, March 7, 2022
Gary and Renee,
We’re sorry you are hurting. May God give you strength and comfort.