of West Memphis, AR
April 25, 1941 - January 14, 2021
Betty Sue Bigham, 79, of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born April 25, 1941, to Earnest and Bessie Rooks, in McCrory, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her five brothers, J.D., Ed, Franklin, William Earl, and John Wayne; and her two sisters, Francis and Mary. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons, David Bigham, of Southaven, Mississippi and Alan Bigham (Jennifer), of Jonesboro, Arkansas; daughter, Carol Carey (James), of Brentwood, California; seven grandchildren: Christopher, Jamie, Landon, Chase, Ayla, Jenna, and Trevor; and two great grandchildren: Adeline and Jameson; and brother, Bill Rooks (Ronnie), of Gastonia, North Carolina.
Betty was a faithful member at Missouri Street Church of Christ - West Memphis, where she was involved in various ministries and activities. She loved cooking and gardening. Flowers and nature brought her such joy. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and she will be dearly missed by all of those who knew her.
A visitation will be held at Missouri Street Church of Christ, 1600 N Missouri St, West Memphis, Arkansas, on Sunday, January 17, 2021, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with a memorial service immediately following. The memorial service will be broadcast live on YouTube (youtube.com/MoStChurch).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorial donations to be made to Children's Homes Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, Arkansas 72450 (childrenshomes.org/donate) or Make-A-Wish Foundation (wish.org/donate).
Missouri Street Church of Christ - West Memphis will be following guidelines issued by the local Department of Health and the CDC regarding COVID-19. Social distancing of at least six feet is recommended for funeral services and all attendees are requested to wear masks.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR 72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com