of Yellville, AR
February 21, 1930 - October 9, 2020
Betty Lou James of Yellville, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, surrounded by family.
She was born February 21, 1930 in Freck, Arkansas to Floyd M. and Gertrude Ann Kester Smith. She was a 1947 graduate of Yellville-Summit High School where she loved to play basketball. She proudly worked for ASCS-USDA in Marion County for 30 years before retiring in 1986. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and served the church in many different capacities through the years. She was also volunteer Secretary/Treasurer for Pleasant Ridge Cemetery for many years.
She lived life to the fullest, enjoying every minute of it, never wasting time, and only relaxing for MASH, Perry Mason and most importantly the Holy Bible. She was creative and artistic and could be found painting, crocheting or doing needle point and if the weather was nice, she would most certainly be found outside in the garden. She was an endless source of shenanigans and onoriness, and made sure everyone knew they were loved. She was the queen of hospitality, and always had something prepared to offer you. Many an argument was had over her oatmeal cookies and especially her fruit salad.
She was truly the heart of this clan, and everything good in us was instilled by this precious woman of God. To be loved so unconditionally, so sacrificially and so genuinely as she loved us, is a glimpse into the love our Heavenly Father has for us.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Russell Lee James, her husband of 15 years Johnny Carson, her son Gary Lee James, and her great-grandson Hagen Jones.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Joyce James, step-son, Gary Carson, her daughter-in-law, Alice James, her niece, Freda (Tommy) Cantrell, her nephew, Don (Kyle) Smith, three grandchildren, Staci James, Andrew James and Jamie Smith, 11 great grandchildren, Allie Elliott, Tyler Morris, Weston Champion, Keelyn Smith, Adison James, Aticus James, Jaxon Whitsell, Justin Milligan, Lucy Milligan, Luke James, Haven Whitsell, and Tate Milligan, and two great great grandchildren, Jeremiah Elliott and Declan Jones.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 13th at 9:00 a.m, with funeral services at 10:00 a.m at Roller Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, with burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials May be made to New Hope Baptist Church or Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
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14 Condolence(s)
Terry & Glenna Fisk
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Betty was a beautiful lady inside and out. A loving caregiver and gentle spirit. Praying for family and friends.
Linda Moreau
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
So sorry to hear of Betty,s passing. Nice lady, always smiling.
Frank Moore
Monday, October 12, 2020
As a good friend of Gary's I spent many of nights over there and Betty always had a smile and was a lot of fun. I will miss her and Gary both. Rest in Peace, Betty.
Diane Morris
Monday, October 12, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Betty Lou was a great person
Dana, Dan, Joy, and Cameron Walker
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Sorry for your loss.. the family in our deepest thoughts and prayers. We love you all..
Petra & Danny Pershall
Sunday, October 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Boll and June James
Saturday, October 10, 2020
God bless you
Patricia Ann Adams
Saturday, October 10, 2020
The office Beverly worked in was located just a few doors down from my folks store, many years ago. She was always smiling and had a good greeting for any one..
Katherene James Seawright
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Joyce, Andy and Stacy Condolences for your family. Betty will be greatly missed. Katherene James Seawright and Milynda Kelley.
Cindy Wright
Friday, October 9, 2020
Heaven gained an amazing lady today, I have so many wonderful memories of Betty, she will be greatly missed. Can only imagine the reunion that was held today in heaven. Love and Prayers to all the family. God Bless.
Tommy and Betty Morrow
Friday, October 9, 2020
Will miss our good neighbor of many years.
Anita Osborn
Friday, October 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to family and friends, she was a sweet lady, so blessed to have gotten to know her.
Tom Angel
Friday, October 9, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. Betty and my mother, Nell Angel, worked together in the ASCS office in Yellville for years. They worked and retired together. They were dear friends and Betty faithfully called Mom every day to check on her when her health was failing. Prayers and love to all of Betty’s family. She was a very sweet, thoughtful lady and a true friend.
Godspeed Betty!
David and Beverly Smith
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. The family is in our prayers