of West Memphis, AR

June 18, 1937 - February 18, 2026

Betty Branch Stafford, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was born on June 18, 1937, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and was raised in Augusta, Arkansas.

Betty dedicated 37 years of service as a school secretary for the West Memphis School District, where she was known for her smile, organization, and steady presence. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and had a deep love for American history. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher at Ingram Boulevard Baptist Church for many years. She was also a devoted member of First Marion in Marion, Arkansas.

Betty found joy in life's simple and beautiful moments. She loved gardening and caring for her flowers, watching hummingbirds, and collecting turtles. She was an avid reader with a lifelong curiosity and appreciation for learning. She also was a notable and lifelong fan of Elvis Presley whose songs brought her great joy and many cherished memories.

Above all, Betty was deeply devoted to her family. She cherished her roles as a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She especially loved her granddaughters, Courtney Bailey Hall and Caitlyn Burks, and took great pride in her great-grandchildren, Mason, Savannah, and Asher Burks. Her love, strength, and determined spirit will live on through them.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billy Wayne Stafford; her son, Kenneth Wayne Stafford; her brother, William Branch; and her mother, Pauline Simmons Woodward.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Gina Stafford Bailey; her granddaughters, Courtney Bailey Hall (Jimmy Hall) and Caitlyn Burks (Madison Burks); and her cherished great-grandchildren, Mason, Savannah, and Asher Burks.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com