Obituary
Letha Raye Owens of Trumann departed this life Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 93 years, 5 months, and 2 days. She was born March 18, 1933, in Trumann to the late Clay and Isophene Huffman Owens. She was retired from the United States Air Force having served for 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Trumann. She loved to travel and listening to music. She was the chairman of the Board of the Trumann Area Fine Arts Council. She and her longtime friend, the late Barbara Lewallen, were co-owners of Design Realty. She always said her cats, Jackie and Grace ruled the house and allowed Letha to live there.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Norma Lee Owens and Ramona Owens Harris and brother, Darrell Owens.
She is survived by special cousin, Kenneth Daniels of Starkville, MS and several nieces and nephews and her cats.
The family will receive friends, Thursday, August 27th at Thompson Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at 6:00 with Dr. John Maley officiating. Burial will be private.
Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Service Details
Public Visitation
August 27, 2026
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
8704836311Memorial Service
August 27, 2026
06:00 PM
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
Guest Book
"My aunt Leatha was so mad at me when I joined the Navy, she wanted me to join the Air Force so we could be stationed together. I wanted to travel, she was upset at me for years. Years later we had a good laugh about it. I will miss her.
Dave Harris, Milton FloridaAugust 26, 2026
"I remember Ms. Owens from church and Trumann, and she did so much for both her church and community. She will be missed by both. Sincerely, Beth Meeks Presley
Beth Presley, Little Rock, AR 72212August 22, 2026