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Ola Lee Batts Handley 85, of Monticello passed away June 12, 2014 at the Jefferson Regional Hospital in Pine Bluff, AR. She was born June 27, 1928 to the late Ezekil Batts and Leona Gardner Batts.
She attended school in Drew County and began work at an early age and spent most of her years as a homemaker. She attended St. Mary and Brooks Chapel through the years.
Ola married Kizer Handley who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her beloved daughter Ola Mae McKinley.
Ola enjoyed spending time with her family talking, laughing and watching the grandchildren, which she loved dearly. We the family hope to continue sharing her happiness.
She leaves to cherish the good times and memories, three sons, Johnny Ray Handley of Clarksville, Tennessee, Charles Bassett and Earnest (Loita) Handley of Monticello; three daughters, Wanda (Billy) Bryant of Crossett, AR and Jerelene Handley of Monticello; one sister, Annie Bell Ball of Racine, WI, a special grandson Timmy (Relonda) Batts of Monticello, that she raised as her son, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She attended school in Drew County and began work at an early age and spent most of her years as a homemaker. She attended St. Mary and Brooks Chapel through the years.
Ola married Kizer Handley who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her beloved daughter Ola Mae McKinley.
Ola enjoyed spending time with her family talking, laughing and watching the grandchildren, which she loved dearly. We the family hope to continue sharing her happiness.
She leaves to cherish the good times and memories, three sons, Johnny Ray Handley of Clarksville, Tennessee, Charles Bassett and Earnest (Loita) Handley of Monticello; three daughters, Wanda (Billy) Bryant of Crossett, AR and Jerelene Handley of Monticello; one sister, Annie Bell Ball of Racine, WI, a special grandson Timmy (Relonda) Batts of Monticello, that she raised as her son, a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.