of Batesville, AR
April 29, 1923 - February 18, 2007
Ruth Arlene (Jarrett) Bettis, 83, died
She was born
During her life, she was first and foremost a devoted mother. During her career, she worked at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, NJ; UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas; worked as executive housekeeper at White River Medical Center from its inception; Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch; and retired as housekeeper from Lyon College.
She is survived by two sons, Gary Bettis and wife, Pat of Batesville, Ronald Bettis and wife, Linda of Conway; two daughters, Deborah Boles and husband, Bill of Batesville and Suzette Bates and husband, Terry of Cave City. Twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; former husband Delbert Bettis of Poughkeepsie, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patrica Arlean Bettis; one great-grandchild, Ryne Gregory Bates; her parents; four brothers, William Jarrett, Austin Jarrett, Arthur Jarrett, and Odes Jarrett; and six sisters, Ozella Mobley, Marie Jarrett, Maurine Herndon, Ola McLeod, Devonia Cox, and Clearise Russell.
Funeral services will be at
Pallbearers are Eric Bates, Donald Goudeau III, Gregory Bettis, Matthew Bettis, Ronald Smead, and Michael Higginbottom. Honorary pallbearers are David Goudeau, Dr. Jim Lytle, Nathan Norris, Billy Van Winkle, Staff at Wood-Lawn Nursing Home and Dr. Robin Williams.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Sheriff Youth Ranch,
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10 Condolence(s)
Carolyn Yeager Peiserich
Thursday, March 22, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Carolyn Y Peiserich
Steve & Gwen Harris
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Our thoughts are and have been with the whole family when we were told of your loss. May time quickly heal. Much love. Steve & Gwen
Sherry (Russell) & Rick Lewis
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
We love you aunt Ruth. God has gathered you home now and though we are missing you here, we know will see you again soon. God Speed and say hi to mom (Clearise) and the rest of the Jarrett clan for us. Peace, Love and God's blessing on all the family that you have left behind. Sherry & Rick
Frances Estes
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
All my Love to my four cousins: Gary, Suzette, Ronnie and Debbie. May God be with you at this time.
Lauren Willis
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
I have nothing but fond memories of Granny Ruth and her kind and generous nature. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Randy, Cameron, and I have everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
Laddie, Carrie, and Katherine Hunter
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
jim h. mobley
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
She will be missed by all of us in this family. Jim Mobley
Karen Mobley
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Farrah Spicer
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Granny Ruth. She was always so sweet and good to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Eddie, Farrah and Marshall Spicer
Eddie & Annette Gary
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Dear Ron & Family, Eddie and I are thinking about you and your family during this difficult time and we are sending our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Eddie and Annette Gary Arkansas Childrens Hospital