of Buckville, AR
May 23, 1947 - September 26, 2024
Betty Sue Key, 77, of Jessieville passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. She was born May 23, 1947 in Batesville to Kirby Gilbert and Runell Ballard Gilbert. She enjoyed fishing, watching Wheel of Fortune, The Young and The Restless and enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arkansas Razorbacks. She also worked for many years at the Democrat Printing and Bindery.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; an infant brother; two infant granddaughters and her brother, Robert Gilbert.
Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Bob Key of the home; a son, Johnnie Swaims (Stephanie) of Bryant; a daughter, Renee Riggan (Billy) of Lonsdale; a step-son, Patrick Key (Charlotte) of Little Rock; eight grandchildren, Wesley Myers (Carrie), Bradley Myers (Jessica), Sarah Leshe (Tim), Kuper Swaims, Kalyn Swaims, Kirby McFarland (Dalton), Kole Swaims and Bethany Key; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Roberta Metzler and The Florida Girls, Kim Pringle, Vivian Marie Pringle, Kathy Pringle and ''Guppie.'' She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home, 6700 Alcoa Road, Benton, Arkansas 72015.
Burial will be private.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Myers, Bradley Myers, Kuper Swaims, Kole Swaims, Tim Leshe, John Austin Myers, Dalton McFarland and Billy Riggan.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 10:00am until service time at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are by Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home of Benton.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013150700.
I am sorry hear of your mother’s passing. She was always so good to us while growing up. May God bless your family.
We're so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
May God walk with you all in this time of need. May he comfort you and feel his warmth, In Jesus Name Amen. Kim, Kathy, Vivian, and Lil Guppie
So sorry for your loss, she was a beautiful lady! I know your family will miss her so much. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry for your lost, Betty was a sweet lady, may prayers be with you and your family
Our thoughts are with during this time.
I am so sorry for your loss Renee. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and on my mind.
I only met her a handful of times, but she was always nice to me.. prayers to Bob and family during this hard time..
So sorry for you loss thought and prayers for the family
So sorry for your loss . Your mom was a awesome mom loved living next door to you’ll Love u betty
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs to her family
Our deepest condolences.Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Johnnie and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sincerest prayers are with you in this most difficult of times.
Sorry for your loss! I’ll be out of town but you’re in my prayers old friend!!
I’m so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
I'm so sorry for your loss Renee. You and your family are in our prayers
My very deepest sympathy and condolences!
I'm so sorry to see this. We go a long way back .