Isabelle Richardson Roach, 85, saw Jesus face to face on August 31, 2010 in Little Rock, AR. She was born in Marshall, AR on October 4, 1924 to the late Hester Guthrie and Frank Barton.

Isabelle was a sweet, loving wife, a wonderful mother, and the best grandmother anyone could ever have. She loved her family and her Savior very much. She brightened the lives of those who knew her with her sincere kindness and fun sense of humor. She was employed by The Ozark Society for 28 years. She was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church in Maumelle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, Arlin Richardson, her infant daughter, Angela, and her daughter, Jan Veazey.

Isabelle leaves behind her husband of almost 13 years, W.K. Roach Jr., one son, Bill Richardson and wife Katy of Bryant, one daughter, Mary Gordon and husband Bill of Benton, one son-in-law, Donnie Veazey, of Ward, one sister, Tommye Jean Henley and husband Kenneth of Harrison, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She also leaves behind three step sons, Chuck Roach and wife Becky of Heber Springs, Roger Roach and wife Cathie of Russellville, Kelley Roach and wife Sonya of Russellville, two step daughters, Betty Utsler and husband Warren of Garfield, and Brenda Richardson and husband Kelvin of Conway, twelve step grandchildren and eleven step great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home, 4212 Hwy 5, Bryant (501)847-9099. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the funeral home, officiated by Paul Lee, Chuck Roach, and David Ward. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, officiated by Mark Thornton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at Dayspring Baptist Church, P.O. Box 13166, Maumelle, AR 72113. To sign Mrs. Roach's online guest book visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.