of Onia, AR
August 25, 1928 - March 13, 2023
Marie Fletcher, 94, peacefully went to Heaven surrounded by family on Monday, March 13, 2023. Marie was born August 25, 1928 to Roscoe and Melissa (Lissie Balentine) Lee. She lived her whole life in Onia where she met and married, Elmer Fletcher and celebrated 56 beautiful years together. She worked in six churches over the span of 46 years as a pastor's wife. She was currently a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Onia. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was totally devoted to her family. Above all else, she enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always filling their stomachs with biscuits and sweets. She'd be sure to ask, "Have you eat?". Marie also enjoyed quilting, singing, sewing, cooking and canning. She was a hard worker who always took care of her family. She will be remembered as a true Proverbs 31 woman. Marie enjoyed working at Timbo school for many years, in various positions.
Marie is survived by two sons, Gary (Sue) Fletcher, David (April) Fletcher; one daughter, Karen (Wayne) Harlan all of Onia; grandchildren, Shawn (April) Fletcher of Mountain View, Desra Fletcher Ware (Nathan) of Columbia, Missouri, Brandon (Anna) Harlan, Nate and Sam Fletcher all of Onia; great-grandchildren, Jett, Luke, Emily and Ella Fletcher of Mountain View and Whitney Marie Harlan of Onia; sister, Nadine Beare of Damascus; in-laws, Eldo (Joyce) Fletcher, Shirley Fletcher, Mavis Lindsey, Marilea (Jack) Duke, Maxine Lee and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; grandson, Justin Harlan; three infant grandsons, daughter-in-law, Jeannie (Patrick) Fletcher; an infant brother and brothers, Johnny and Lottie Lee and Letha Lee, Charlie and Edna Lee, Willis and Elma Lee, Thurlo and Hazel Lee, Bud and Robbie Lee; sister, Lizzie (Lee) and Bill Smithee; in-laws, J.L. and Billie Fletcher, L.E. and Rodeana Fletcher, Linville Fletcher, Olen and Elma Wilson, Bill and Gladys Morrison, Bill Lindsey, Bill Wheeler, Irene Fletcher and Stan Beare.
Her unconditional love will live on forever in our hearts. She is already deeply missed, for we were loved a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.
Visitation is Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bethany Baptist Church in Onia, Arkansas. Funeral services are Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:00AM at Bethany Baptist Church in Onia, Arkansas with her son, Gary Don Fletcher and Brother Roy Jones officiating. Interment follows the service at Pordue Cemetery in Onia, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Shawn Fletcher, Brandon Harlan, Nathanael Fletcher, Jett Fletcher, Luke Fletcher, Samuel Fletcher and Nathan Ware. Honorary pallbearers are Desra (Fletcher) Ware, Anna Harlan, Ella Fletcher, Emily Fletcher, Whitney Harlan and April Fletcher.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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18 Condolence(s)
Bob and Diane Robinson
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about this. Prayers for the family and friends. She is now with family and happy. Families are for ever.
Phillip and Melinda webb
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Sending love and prayers! All we could think of I’d how Justin was waiting on her to give her a big hug at the gates of heaven. We are so sorry for you all loss! She was w wonderful lady! We love you all! Phillip, Melinda and Christopher Webb
Peggy Wheeler-Estrada
Friday, March 17, 2023
Aunt Marie was my second mom. My summer memories at her house will stay with me forever. What a legacy she has left! Gary, Karen and David, prayers are for you all. My heart if full knowing where Aunt Marie is at and the loved ones she is with.
Mary Kay Chadwick
Friday, March 17, 2023
What a beautiful, Christian lady. Always so sweet and kind. Gary, Karen and David, I pray for God's comfort for you and all the family. What a wonderful legacy she left behind. Love and prayers for all of you.
Dee Jerome
Thursday, March 16, 2023
I remember Marie as a most honorable and gentle woman. Marie's kind heart and loving nature will always be an example of women I admire and love.
Mike and Peggy Harris
Thursday, March 16, 2023
We are sending our deepest sympathy to all of Marie’s family and friends. Mike enjoyed talking to her when he delivered propane to her house. Heaven gained a beautiful soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tony Perrin
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Gary my condolences to you and to all of your family on the loss of your Mother.
Life was better for so many folks with the Fletcher family in it.
Larry and Pat Stewart
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family.
Charles W Moore
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Again heaven has gained one of the faithful. Our prayers for the comfort and peace from the Heavenly Father for the family. Pastor Charles and Donna Moore.
Mazie Lee
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
She was a Christian woman that I really did look up to as an example. Preachers wife that I admired for her helping hand to Bro. and Uncle Elmer. She made Ronnie's life so much more enjoyable when she worked at school for him. He loved her in the audience when he preached so he could tease her about riding a white horse in the future. She would always hate for him to say that because she would say I hate riding horses. He looked up to her as his mother after Elma passed away. We dearly loved her and will miss her so much.
Tom & Suellen Tutt
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
A wonderful lady who will be fondly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Odis and Pat Stevens
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I have lost one of the best friends I I have ever known. I am sorry I am not physically able to be at her services but my prayers are with all the family, especially the immediately ones! God Bless you all! We love you!
Odis and Pat Stevens
Jessica Sullivan
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Marie was such a wonderful, kind, and caring lady. I first met Marie when I was eleven, and my family joined Red Doors Church where her husband, Elmer, was the pastor. They were both so kind to us and set excellent examples of how Christians should live. I am sorry for your family loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Garry &Brenda Gammill
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Marie family such a sweet lady I was fortunate to get to visit with her often always a smile for everyone we had some good visits on occasions she was always ready for some candy when she came to shop and if I didn’t see her I would send some home by Gary don the community has lost a treasure she has moved from this life to a better one away from the hurt and pain of this life prayers for her family I will miss her and her family and friends will also.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. The family has been blessed to have her love and wonderful example for so many years. May God continue to bless this family ðŸ™ðŸ™
Brenda Lewis
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a very special person, as Mothers are and I have great memories of her and Elmer when they worked at the Timbo school.
Jamie Harness
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
What a sweet soul Marie was. Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Much love from the Harness Family.
Tim & Connie Schroeder
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
What a wonderful lady Marie was! We are proud to have known her & have many memories of her & Elmer. Our prayers our with the whole family.