Leatrice Marie McDaniel Milton, 91 of Ozark, Arkansas died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in Ozark. She was born September 13, 1927 in Eustace, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy Clarence and Lela Hemphill McDaniel, her twin brother Leland Lee McDaniel and brothers Kenneth McDaniel, Percy Loyce McDaniel, and Bill Alford McDaniel, and son Roy Thomas Milton who only lived 2 1/2 days. Leatrice is survived by her son Joe Baxter Milton and wife Barbara of Ozark Arkansas. She has five grandchildren, many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She had many wonderful friends. Leatrice married Luther (Babe) Milton on May 8, 1945 in Corsicana, Texas. They lived in Ozark for 36 years, 4 months, and 12 days until Luther passed away on September 20, 1981. Leatrice and Luther were business partners in Ozark for 25 years. Leatrice was of Baptist Faith, she was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. in Chapter 1 of Fort Smith, a member of V.F.W at Coal Hill and a member of Eagles 3455 in Altus, Arkansas. Graveside services for Leatrice Marie McDaniel Milton, 91 of Ozark, Arkansas will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 25 2019 at Highland Cemetery with Brother Ben Lairamore of First Baptist Church officiating under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leatrice Milton please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leatrice Milton September 13 1927 May 22 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Ozark, state: Arkansas