of Benton, AR
December 2, 1949 - February 9, 2013
Betty Maxine Elder Barger, age 63, of Benton went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 9, 2013. She was born December 2, 1949 in DeWitt, AR to the late Scott Howard Elder and Marie Maxine Elder. She was a member of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Before becoming a homemaker, she was employed at the Saline Courier, Food and Fuel Gas Station, and Benton Veneer.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved canine companion, Shaq Barger.
Survivors include her loving husband of forty-five years, Tommy Joe Barger; her daughter, Genean Marie Barger Riddick; her son, Tony Joe Barger; two grandsons, Austin Trey Riddick and Westin Seth Riddick; five sisters, Linda Ann Edler Perkins and husband Willie, Margaret Elaine Elder Buffington and husband James, Carolyn Elder Robson, Marie Darlene Elder Freeman, Geraldean Elder Krippendorf and husband Wayne; three brothers, Scott Howard Elder Jr., Floyd Ray Elder and wife Jennie, Gerald Wayne Elder and wife Cheirl, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047) with Bro. Cecil Hyde officiating. Interment will follow at 12:00 P.M. Thursday at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Lonnie Barger, Cody Rossell, Pete Roberts, and Lonnie Barger Jr.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the funeral home.
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13 Condolence(s)
Kim Berry Russell & Susan Berry O'Neal
Thursday, February 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.
cheryl white
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss of your mom...prayiing for your family.
Presley&brenda maples
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to you all with love.we are so sorry for your lost.may god comfort you all at this time.we love you all
Joan George Landreth
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
I remember all the "Elder" girls from Couch St. and from school..I am very sorry for your loss..I remember her smile and the mischief we seem to get into when we were kids..
May GOD BLESS and comfort her family and ffriends...
David Riddick
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
May Betty rest in peace. God bless the entire family.
David and Carrie Riddick
Cindy Bowden
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
wonderfully sweet woman, always so good to my son, such happy memories we've shared....you fought long and hard Betty, may you rest easy now, praying for peace and comfort for your loved ones
wimp crouch
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Betty always had a smile for me....good people. Wimp Crouch
wimp crouch
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Betty always had a smile for me....good people. Wimp Crouch
Dawn Phelps
Monday, February 11, 2013
Tommy, Genean, Tony,Austin and Westin you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories growing up with the Barger Family. Betty was like a 2nd mama to me. I pray God gives you peace and comfort knowing she is no longer in pain or suffering. Love you all
Dawn Marie and Christina
Dawn Phelps
Monday, February 11, 2013
Tommy, Genean, Tony,Austin and Westin you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many fond memories growing up with the Barger Family. Betty was like a 2nd mama to me. I pray God gives you peace and comfort knowing she is no longer in pain or suffering. Love you all
Dawn Marie and Christina
Jeff and Jennifer York
Monday, February 11, 2013
We were deeply sadden to hear the news. We are thinking of you all and praying for peace and some kind of comfort during this time. Mrs. Betty was an amazing lady. I know Jeff doesnt have a childhood memory without yall in it. Thinking of you all with much love!
The York Family
Shane Butler
Monday, February 11, 2013
My prayers and Condolences are with the Barger family. Nana will be missed, but I rejoice in the fact that she is without pain and suffering, and we will all be re-united some day. With Love, Shane.
Krystal Howell
Monday, February 11, 2013
Tony,
I am continuing my prayers for you and your family. If there is anything I can do you know I'm just a phone call away.