Mrs. Willa Bertha Veasley Obituary in Blytheville at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Mrs. Willa Bertha Veasley

Willa Bertha Veasley, 76 of Osceola, Arkansas was born May 21, 1945 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to Calvin and Sylvia Speed Freeman. She was the first of five children born to their union. Willa Bertha accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior under the leadership of Pastor N.D. Timmerman and was an active member of Promiseland Church of God In Christ under the leadership Pastor Johnny Moore. Willa Bertha was a graduate of Rosenwald High School.

Willa Bertha operated a clothing store, The Dress Corner in Osceola, Arkansas. She will be remembered for having a giving spirit, warmhearted smile, her generosity, and faith in God.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Emmett Speed, Earnest Speed and L.C. Speed. Willa Bertha closed her eyes to this life and gained her heavenly crown in the comfort of her home on November 15, 2021.

Willa Bertha leaves to cherish her love, devotion, and memories her husband of 58 years, Elder Albert Veasley, Jr, of the home, her children Rodney, Benard, Albert III, Candrea, Raneshia, Ericka, Benard, Jr, Syenda, Alyssa, Brianna, Tina; two brothers Leonard Speed, and James Speed; one sister Lula Mae Speed; a sister-in-law, Diane Speed, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Living Word Cathedral Church of God In Christ, 603 North Semmes Street, Osceola, Arkansas.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am at Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 603 North Semmes Street, Osceola, Arkansas where Elder A.L. Thomas is the pastor. Elder Albert Veasley, Jr. will deliver the eulogy with burial to follow at Whiteside Gardens Cemetery in Osceola.

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So so sorry to hear this almost a year late. She was a wonderful kind and funny woman. A joy to be around. Kimberly Jefferson Baker

So so sorry to hear this almost a year late. She was a wonderful kind and funny. A joy to be around.

Sending my condolences to the speed family.

Mrs Bertha was a loving and caring person. We have been friends for a long time. I am praying for the Veasley family during this time.

Beautiful is the word I use to describe you. Flawless you were always put together. Your hair was perfect you looked perfect and smelled perfect. I remember getting to smell all your perfumes and look at all your clothes, shoes and hats as a young girl you were the prettiest woman ever to me. My very own movie star, and now you are a star. Love you Gina❤️

May the Lord give comfort in the me of sorrow she loved you you all a great friend and family to me always. Dorothy Ann Wallace

Simple memories are all we have. HUSH... Until we meet again. The Lockharts

She was the extended sister I grew up with, loving,sweet, beautiful woman. She will be missed 😢 💔. My prayers and condolences to her family.

REMEMBERING MY COUSIN WILLA BERTHA When the heart is grieving God comes near...to bring His comfort to catch our every tear. Family may God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through. You are in my prayers! Love Peggy Ricks Barner

Prayers🙏🏽and Condolences from the Hannah-Baker family.

Too the Speed Family you have my prayers and comfort. Barbara Warner and Family.

My Heartfelt Condolences to the family of Bertha Beasley. Bertha was my Girl

Praying for the family

my condolences to the family and friends

May God bless you and your family in your condolence the Holley's Family

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Love always, Vanessa Young- Byrd

Rest In Peace Bertha we will miss you

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family!! Opal Turner

Prayers for the family.

You will truly be missed Grandma. Like you would always tell me there isn't a number to how much we Love each other. Forever in my Heart. I Love you always and forever❤️❤️ Ericka (Nookie)

You will truly be missed Grandma. Like you would always tell me there isn't a number to how much we Love each other. Forever in my Heart. I Love you always and forever❤️❤️

I Love You Granny, I Will Miss You Dearly❤️ xoxo_RaneshiaVeasley

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