of Helena, AR
July 19, 1930 - November 17, 2020
Betty S. Ellenburg, 90, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born July 19, 1930 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late Mary and Lawton Parker.
Betty attended West Acres Baptist Church in West Helena, Arkansas and enjoyed crocheting, reading and traveling the USA and Europe with a tour group.
She is survived by her son, James M. Ellenburg (Mary) of Claremore, Oklahoma; three daughters, Marcia Fielder (Kenneth) of El Dorado, Arkansas, Laura Ellenburg of Helena, Arkansas and Mary Phipps of El Dorado, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, J. Edward Ellenburg; parents, Mary and Lawton Parker; two sisters, Aileen Gilbert and Shirley Parker.
A graveside service for Betty S. Ellenburg will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena, Arkansas. Visitation will be prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. at Roller- Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena. Brother Terry Brown will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Bridges of Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 821, Pocahontas, Arkansas, 72455.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home is observing guidelines regarding COVID-19. We ask that all attendees please observe social distancing. When indoors or when social distancing cannot be observed, please wear a mask.
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11 Condolence(s)
June L Spivey
Monday, November 23, 2020
Heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charles Gunn
Thursday, November 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. She was super nice lady.
Delia Nacke
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Betty Ellenburg (MAMA 2) , was my grandmother, and as sad as it makes me that I'm not able to be there, i send all my love to my family . Just know that my prayers goes out to all of you. Mama2 you will be missed tremendously and will always have a place in my heart.
Delia Nacke
Lynette Burt Murphy
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Ellenburg. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Inebnit
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Betty and I were friends for many years, worked together may say we were the odd couple traveled together many wonderful memories.
Sydney Oberle
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Laura, and Marcia .
Bud and I are very sorry about your Mother. She was a wonderful and sweet lady.
Prayers and thoughts for you both and the family.
Bud and Sydney Oberle
Danny and Judy Vandiver
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Marcia and family:
Danny and I are saddened at the passing of your mother. She was a very sweet lady and had such a smlle. I pray the Lord will comfort you in your loss in the days to come..
Love,
Danny & Judy
karen m lavender
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
I am so very sorry for your loss, You are in my prayers,
Bettye Hendrix
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Betty was a friend of many years! We enjoyed several trips together! She was a kind person with a wonderful smile. She was a joy to be around! Prayers are with you!
Jackie Sanders
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Laura and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathies at this time.
Michelle Hamilton Wall
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Mary, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your mother. She was a very sweet and kind lady. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.