Lena Faye Doerhoff, 83, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away surrounded by family on April 30, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Clyde Mohlke and Hattie “Sellers” Mohlke.
Lena was a longtime member of Concord Methodist Church and dedicated her professional life to being a hairdresser. She had a deep love for gardening—both flowers and vegetables—enjoyed sewing, traveling, and shopping, and took great joy in these simple pleasures. Above all, Lena was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her world, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She also shared a special bond with her two beloved dogs, Buzz and Barney, who brought her daily comfort and companionship.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aubrey Smith; and her sister, Dee Moody.
Lena is survived by her daughters, Angela Roberson Stroud and Kim Roach (James); her grandchildren, Amber Witt (Roger), Brandon Roberson, and Braxton Roach (Patrica); her great-grandchildren, Brayden Witt, Brylee Witt, Zaiden Roberson, and Dacey Roach; her niece, Gail Gillmore, and her nephew; Odell Moody (Sandra), one great niece and several great nephews. She also leaves behind her dear friends Barbara Brunch, Beverly Greenfield, Kim Middleton, and her beloved Concord Methodist Church family.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m., officiated by John Michael. Interment will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery. Honored to serve as pallbearers, Dennis West, Russell West, Cody Martin, Dean Stroud, Keith Schwartz, and Jason Stanley will be honored to serve as pallbearers.
Lena’s kindness, warmth, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
