of Jacksonville, AR
September 14, 1936 - January 30, 2016
Betty Jean Dove, 79, of Jacksonville went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born on September 14, 1936 to Albert Carl and Mable Carrie Louise Bialeschki Hixson.
Betty is survived by her husband of thirty-four years, Ralph Franklin Dove; son, David Eugene Austin and wife Laverne; son, Robert Andrew Austin and wife Brenda; and daughter, Tina Austin Miller. Also surviving her are four precious grandchildren, Barrett Austin, Amanda Roberts, and Alyssa and Alaina Miller. She leaves three step-children, Kay Barton, Michelle Taylor, and Ralph Dove, along with eleven step-grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Her surviving siblings are Dolores Beaulier and husband, Ronald and Kathy Saad and husband, Steve, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Earl and Carl Hixson; sisters, Mary McKay and Barbara Zehr; and step-daughter, Debra Dove.
She was an avid bowler and loved fishing. Her greatest joy was being with her family.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made to www.diabetes.org/donate, or phone 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR (501-791-7400), with burial following at 12:00 P.M. at Rest Hills Memorial Park in North Little Rock. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A. M., Wednesday before the service.
Tina and family, -
I'm so sorry for the loss of this sweet lady. I enjoyed so much taking care of her. She was a highlight of my day with her spunky attitude. She was on my mind and I was sad to hear of her passing but also glad she's with her God almighty.
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Tina
I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm sure your angel mom has met mine and is okay and she is whole and at rest. Love you sister.
love you mother everything was special i always be with you.
I am so sorry for your loss... My prayers and Shane and Andrew Fitch's prayers are with all of Betty's family...
May Angels surround you with God's love and peace.
I will be forever grateful for the difference you made in my father's life. I truly believe you saved him from a life of loneliness and because of you, he is a better man. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Our prayers and love are with you during this difficult time. We know first hand the hurt that you are going through. May you find peace in knowing she is comforted now and forever feel the love that she blessed you all with! It will be THAT love and her wonderful memories that will bring you through so many more days ahead! ((HUGS)) we love y'all.
Tina
I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet momma. I know she is now at rest and is no longer struggling in this old world. I am praying for peace, courage and strength for you and the girls. May God richly bless and comfort you all.
Tina and girls so sorry for your loss prayers for yall !!!!!!
Always.... my hero.
Thank you for all that you are and all that you have given us. You live on, my sweet mommy, in our eyes and our hearts
Peace and Angel Wings