Letha Ellen Rieff

Letha Ellen Rieff, daughter of Willie Parks and Ethel Ivy (Davidson) Rosebeary, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Broken Arrow. She was born February 3, 1930 in West Fork, Arkansas. Letha attended West Fork Public Schools. She grew up on the family berry farm near West Fork, Arkansas. Letha married the love of her life Homer Lee Rieff on October 18,1947 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Homer preceded her in death in 2009. She was employed for over 20 years with Ross Martin/Corporate Express Company as an inspector of business forms and letterheads. Letha loved to cook and did sewing in her younger years as well as tending her roses. She was an avid sports fan dating back to her high school basketball days. She also loved to spoil her grandchildren and enjoyed family gatherings. Letha is preceded in death by her husband, Homer; eldest son, Dewey Lee; her siblings: Euell (Lefty), Alva, Willie Jr., Ray, Orville and Loy Rosebeary. She is survived by her son, Ronald and wife, Rhonda; brothers and sisters-in-law: Everett and Carol Rosebeary, Nolan and Jane Rosebeary, Carrye Rosebeary, Gwen Rosebeary, and sister, Clara Russell as well as grandsons: Ryan and Robert Rieff and granddaughter, Rebecca Rieff. Memorial service will be held Friday October 21, 2016, 11 a.m. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.