Sissy Marie Little

Sissy Marie Little obituary

Sissy Marie Little

Sissy Little Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services - Fort Smith on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Pansy Marie Little, also known as Sissy Little, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on October 16, 1966, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to the late Albert M. "Mickey" Thomas, Jr. and Dona Sue (Fields) Thomas. She was almost 59 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Thomas; her mother, Dona Ruston; a half-brother, Donnie Walters; and step-father, James Ruston.

Sissy loved going camping, hiking, being outdoors, and also enjoyed doing arts and crafts. She was a member of CrossLife Church in Fort Smith, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Sissy loved her family and her church family very much and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 11th at CrossLife Church, 2711 N. Albert Pike Fort Smith, officiated by Pastor Ricky Massengale. Cremation will follow after the service. All services are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Dale Little; her children, Chris Elliott and wife Rebecca of Fort Smith, Eric Elliott of Van Buren, and Terry LeBlanc and wife Meredith of Van Buren; her step-mother, Joyce Thomas of Panama, Oklahoma; three brothers, Mickey Thomas and wife Glenda of Booneville, Michael Thomas and wife Kelly of Indiana, and Kenny Thomas and wife Amy of Booneville; a sister, Tonya Richard and husband Leo of Fort Smith; (13) grandchildren, Niklas Elliott, Jeremy Elliott, Gavin Elliott, Eon Elliott, Cyarah LeBlanc, Grayson LeBlanc, Jaxson LeBlanc, Grace Zeholla, Bella Zeholla, Sophie Zeholla, Elivia Elliott, J.J. Elliott, and Connor Duty.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Thomas, Mickey Thomas, Terry LeBlanc, Eric Elliott, Chris Elliott, and Connor Duty.

Honorary pallbearer is Mike Thomas.

The family will visit with friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning at the church prior to the funeral service.

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