Leisa Strait

Leisa Carol Strait, 62, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas passed away at White River Health in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy for more than eleven years.  Leisa was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Manning.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; her mother, Mary Manning; a sister, Karen Crue; a nephew, Justin Crue; other relatives and good friends.

Leisa loved her small family but thoroughly researched her genealogy to know even more about her lineage. She enjoyed fishing, golfing, and collecting antiques. She was also quite successful in Ebay online searching for land purchases and making sales. 

Visitation of family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, December 20, in the chapel of Tri-County Funeral Home at 1540 Hwy. 62/412 in Highland, Arkansas.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.