of Timbo, AR
February 26, 1928 - December 20, 2021
Betty Jean Avey, age 93, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021, at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. Betty was born February 26, 1928 to Clarence and Essie Farris Anderson in Newnata, Arkansas.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Brenda Lewis; son, Stacey (Renee) Avey; brother, Jim (Ruth) Anderson of Newnata; grandchildren, Mitch (Bridget) Lewis, Justin (Sarah) Lewis, Chris (Kallie) Avey, Zach (Josey) Avey, and Audrey Avey; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sister-in-law, Nancy Anderson.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Erstle Avey; brothers, Clarence Anderson, Jr. and Glen Anderson; sister, Maxine Hankwitz; sons-in-law, Merl Lewis and Bill Bailey.
Betty always had positive things to say about everyone she met or she didn't say anything at all. She was a very loving and caring person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed over the years watching and following her children and grandchildren in all of their activities and they called her ''Granny Betty.'' Betty was a homemaker and helped on the chicken and cattle farm for years. In the 70's, Erstle and Betty owned and operated the Newnata Grocery and Post Office until Erstle's health declined in the early 80s. During her time with the public, she knew everyone and was known as ''The Sweetest Little Lady.'' She enjoyed going to church and listening to music groups along with her hobbies of sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She loved playing cards with her friends and after moving to Residential Care she became the ''Bingo Mama.'' Every time you visited her she was either playing Bingo or doing the ''word find books.''
Betty lived a long and happy life and left us all with Happy Memories. She will be missed by all her family and friends.
Visitation will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Roller Crouch Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM with Brothers Gary Ragland, Randy Long, and Junior Barham officiating. Burial will at Big Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mitch Lewis, Justin Lewis, Chris Avey, Zach Avey, Lance Anderson, and Dalton Lewis.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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32 Condolence(s)
Charlotte Gaines
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. May God give you the comfort and peace through His promises made to us. Sending you love.
Ronda West
Friday, December 24, 2021
Brenda and Stacy, my thoughts are with you. I always looked forward to her sweet smile. Saying prayers of comfort for you all.
Garry & Brenda Gammill
Thursday, December 23, 2021
For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. – Isaiah 49:13
May God’s mercy and blessing be upon this family at this difficult time. My prayers and heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family.
Ruth Holsted
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Brenda & Stacy Keeping all of you in my prayers. I have fond memories of Betty at the store in Newnata when I worked in Mtn. View & was privileged to visit with in their home when I worked for the Health Dept. She was a very special lady.
nancy avey
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Angel and I are so sorry we can not make it baby Bailey has to have surgery. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you all so much. She was a great woman. We loved her very much. She is with our Lord in heaven now waiting for us to join her someday soon.
Annette Blackwell
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Odis and Pat Stevens
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was a special sweet lady! Prayers for the family!
Mickey D Pendergrass Baxter County Judge
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Our thoughts and condolences for the family and knowledge of loosing your mother. Thinking of all of you during this time of loss.
Lou Surles
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Brenda I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I have so many sweet memories of Betty, like our joint sewing projects. She and your dad were wonderful to me and Chad when we lived there. You are in my prayers. I love you. Lou
Kay Balentine Knight
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I’m so very sad for your loss. Miss Betty was was a kool lady! I know she will be missed by all who knew her!
Kay
Kevin and Diane Phillips
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family.
D. L. and Peggy Adams
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Mrs. Betty was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom lit up a room when she entered. Such a joy to be around.
Just imagine the smiles she wears today.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith & Sonja Jessen
Kevin Smith, Howard County Judge
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry to hear this. Tammy and I are thinking of you.
Cleburne County Judge Karl Martin
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Hempstead County Judge Office
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. In our prayers and thoughts.
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family.
Glenda Martin
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry to hear about Betty. I loved visiting with her at the RCF when I would go see Wanda. I saw them every day. Her mind was so sharp and she was a blessing to be around. God bless you all.
Ronda IvyBett
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Betty Jean was such a kind sweet lady who could always make you smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. Prayers for Stacy, Brenda and family.
Eddie Powell
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Stacy and family I'm sorry for your lost, your Mom was a good lady.
John massey
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Sorry for the family’s loss prayers
Bill & Mavis Canard
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Brenda & Stacy, we are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a truly beautiful lady both inside & out. Please know that our thought & prayers are with you & your families at this time. But also know that she’s at Peace in the arms of our Lord &
Savior.
Hugs!
Bill & Mavis
Bill & Mavis Canard
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Brenda & Stacy, we are so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. She was a truly beautiful lady both inside & out. Please know that our thought & prayers are with you & your families at this time. But also know that she’s at Peace in the arms of our Lord &
Savior.
Hugs!
Bill & Mavis
Teresa Keel
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Betty Jean was a very sweet lady, I always enjoyed visiting with her. Deepest sympathies and prayers for all of the family.
Robbie Purdom
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Betty Avey was a wonderful friend with my mother Ima Cruse from the early days of American Legion dances until Mom passed in 2004. Mrs. Avey raised fine children and made an impact on the lives of many others. She was asset in her Newnata community as a postmaster and a store owner. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. My deepest sympathies, Robbie Cruse Purdom
Paige Smith
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Brenda and Stacy, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. It's so hard to lose our mothers. My prayers are with you all! Love, Paige
Ken and JoAnn Jones
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Betty. We sure had some good times with her. Like when Ken was shopping and so was Betty and when she wasn't looking Ken was putting stuff in her shopping cart. Betty got a big kick out of that. She was a wonder neighbor.
Russ Ann Shannon
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was such a sweetie.
Paul and Willie Faye Ivy
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry about Betty, I know she will be missed by many. She was such a sweet lady. May God Bless your family through this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Larry and Jill Howard
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
Ann and Kevin Cartwright
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Words can not express how much our heart breaks knowing Mrs. Betty is no longer with us. She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time as we Pray for God's Mercy and Grace during the days ahead. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Much Love,
Kevin, Ann, and Bonnie Cartwright
William Stroud
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss.