Frances McDonald Light

Frances McDonald Light, age 80, of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 19, 2015 at her home. She was born May 11, 1934 at St. Francis, Arkansas to the late B.F. McDonald and the late Pauline Snow McDonald. Frances and her husband, Watson, were the owners of Watson's Flowers and Gifts in West Helena for 53 years. She was active in the Arkansas Florists' Association and the state FTD organization for many years. She was a lifelong member of West Helena Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Watson Light; a son, Tommy Light of West Helena; two daughters, Lanie Brandon (Bill) of West Helena and Laurie Light of Boston, Massachusetts; three grandchildren, Lori Wooten (Mike) of Lexa, Arkansas; Kimberly Simpson (Justin) of West Helena and Anne Marie Light of West Helena; five great-grandchildren, Michael Wooten, Brooke Wooten, Katelyn Wooten, Emma Newsom and Adelynn Simpson; and one brother, Robert F. McDonald (Rita) of Arlington, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mary Sue Balentine. A service for Frances Light will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, March 23, 2015 at West Helena Baptist Church. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Reverend Steve Williams and Reverend David Crouch will officiate. Pallbearers are Mark Rogers, Justin Simpson, Jason Webster, Brent Harris, Tony Palmer and Troy Long. Honorary pallbearers are James Brasel, Mike Wooten, Dr. Gill Pillow and Don St. Pierre. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guest book at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.