of Benton, AR
July 24, 1931 - May 15, 2013
Betty Jean Martindale went to be with our Lord on May 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hope, Arkansas to Stephen Leroy and Esther Murphy on July 24, 1931. She married the love of her life, Joseph L. Martindale, Sr. on July 17, 1953. Betty graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College in 1953 and started a long career teaching until retirement from Bauxite Public Schools after 19 years of service. She moved with her family to Benton in 1960 where she lived out the rest of her life. Mrs. Martindale was a member of First Baptist Church in Benton where she taught Sunday school for over 35 years. She was also a faithful member of Alanon for 36 years.
Mrs. Martindale is preceded in death by her mother and father, brother Steve Murphy, and sisters, Sarah Hensley, and Geraldine Stavenhagen.
She leaves behind her husband, Dr. Joseph L. Martindale, sons, Dr. Joe Martindale, Jr. (Lanette), of Colorado, Dr. Mark Martindale (Cindy), daughter, Suzanne Cothran (Mike), six grandchildren, Heather, Chad, Garrett, and Alex Taylor, and Ashley and Christopher Martindale, all of Benton.
Mrs. Betty Martindale's life was her God, her church, her husband, her children and her grandchildren. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church of Benton in the Worship Center on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service from 1:00 2:00 P.M.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 211 S. Market St., Benton, AR 72015 and the Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice House, 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022.
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44 Condolence(s)
Katrina Craft
Thursday, May 23, 2013
There are few people that mean more to me than Dr. Joe. You are a part of my family and have been for as long as I can remember. My heart hurts for your loss.
I know that this family is strong and your faith will carry you through this difficult time. I send all my sympathy, love, and prayers to the entire Martindale family.
Rose Mary Miller-Fason
Monday, May 20, 2013
Dr Joe and Family:
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and sympathy.
GOD BLESS
Saline Memorial Hospice
Monday, May 20, 2013
The staff of Saline Memorial Hospice express our condolences with the loss of Mrs. Martindale. Thank you for gracing us with her presence. May your memories and love give your family peace for this day and strength for your tomorrows.
Debbie Hankins
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Dr. Mark, Dr. Joe and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be forever in my prayers. May God surround you all with His comfort daily. Debbie
Terrell L and Kibbie Cook
Saturday, May 18, 2013
We just heard that Betty Passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. She was such a lovely person and we shall miss her so much. God Bless you all, our prayers are with you.
Carla Langley
Friday, May 17, 2013
Terribly sorry about your loss; you and all the family will be in my prayers.
Jeanette Heffington
Friday, May 17, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Kathy Blue
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dr. Joe and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I Pray that God will help you through this time of need. God Bless
Mary Byrd
Friday, May 17, 2013
I love you Drs. Joe and Mark.. You've been so good to me..May God bless your families. If there is anything I can do, let me know. My prayers are with you all
Mary Byrd
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dr.s, Joe, Mark and families. I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Betty was a wonderful, dear person. I am so glad that I had the chance to be with her at the luncheons at the clinic. May God bless you all and keep you all in His Loving Arms. Truly, God has a beautiful angel with Him now.
Tammy Wilson Cottingham
Friday, May 17, 2013
I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Martindale from high school. She was one of my favorite teachers and always so supportive of me. I am so sorry for you loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Marvon Browning
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dear Drs. Joe, Mark and families, C.W. & I are sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that God will comfort you in this time of sadness.
Stephanie Moseley
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dr. Joe, Dr. Mark and family- Our deepest sympathy to you all. So sorry for your loss. Chad, Stephanie and Dylan Moseley
Linda Terry Vorhies
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dear Mark and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I am praying for you all at this difficult time!
God Bless You!
Linda Vorhies
Robert & Judy Young
Friday, May 17, 2013
Martindale family,
I am sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Robert & Judy (Wright) Young
Deborah S Petty
Friday, May 17, 2013
I Am So Sorry About Your Loss Dr. Joe Your Wife And Your
Children The Loss Of Their Mother And To Your Grand Children Loss Of Their Grandmother!! I Know This Is Very Hard To Deal With!! She Is In Better Place With No Pain Or Any Thing!! May GOD Be With You All During This Time Of Sorrow!!
millard'Leighton& sherrill
Friday, May 17, 2013
Betty and Joe were our daughter Marys" god parents and class mates and good frieends in med school. they werewonderful friends.She was a wonderful friend and fellow medical dame. we played a lot of bridge, while our husbands did a lot of studying.I'll miss you. Sherrilland Leighton
Tommy Wilson Cottingham
Friday, May 17, 2013
Lisa Goodrich
Friday, May 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayer are with your family.
Jennifer Krticka
Friday, May 17, 2013
May Angels embrace the Family. My fondest memory memory was witnessing the love her and Joe had together.
Carol Smith
Friday, May 17, 2013
Ms. Betty has been so kind and gracious to me! Helping me out and introducing me to alanon. Her kind words of encouragement and wisdom were a blessing to me and my family! She will be greatly missed! My prayers go out to the family!
Terry Burkham
Friday, May 17, 2013
Uncle Joe and all my family-My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Uncle Joe, I love you very much and am with you in my heart. We are all much better for knowing and loving my Aunt Betty.
Wayland and Sue Bryson
Friday, May 17, 2013
Betty was a beautiful lady. Just know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Charlie & Theresa Farish
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dear Martindale Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie Adams
Friday, May 17, 2013
With the sad news of Betty's passing came a flood of wonderful memories of good friends, good times and families growing up together in the small town of Benton.
My prayers are with you and your family, Joe.
Kim Steele Holford
Friday, May 17, 2013
she will be truley missed .. i will always miss her smiling face. many prayers for the whole family ..
Cindy Newcomb
Friday, May 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Fisher / ASMB
Friday, May 17, 2013
Dr. Joe, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all during this time.
Paul and Beth Gaylo
Friday, May 17, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the family. She was a wonderful lady who always had such a kind word and a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gail Corley Snell
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Mrs. Martindale was my typing teacher at Bauxite. I always enjoyed her and always remembered her and how nice she was. Mr. Martindale delivered me in 1968 and Mark was my girls pediatrician. Joe was also my grandparents doctor until they passed so our family has a long history with the Martindale's and Betty will be missed very much. My prayers be with the family through their lose.
With deep sympathy,
Gail Corley Snell
Wesley & Mary Cady
Thursday, May 16, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss of a very sweet lady. Our prayers are with your family during this time. Betty was a blessing for all who knew her.
Mark & Kelli Gaylo
Thursday, May 16, 2013
We are praying for you all as you go through such a difficult time. May God bring you peace and comfort by knowing she is rejoicing in Heaven.
Kathy Taylor
Thursday, May 16, 2013
my prayers are with you and your family, Dr. Mark.
GLEN FRAZIER
Thursday, May 16, 2013
DR. Joe, please know that we are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. my god give you peace knowing that Betty has gone to be with him. Glen Cara Maia Frazier
Russ Frazier
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr. Joe. Prayers an thoughts will be with you an your family.
Joan Skaggs Landreth
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr. Joe, I am so very sorry for you loss. I am praying for you and your family through these difficult times. I will never forget the help you gave me when you were my doctor.
I pray that GOD wil give all of you comfort and peace throughtout your loss and beyond...
Renita McDaniel
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dearest Martindale family,
My thoughts and prayers are extended to this wonderful family in their loss of Ms. Betty. You will be in our hearts and prayers for the days to come.
Connie Pedron
Thursday, May 16, 2013
My family and I are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thought are with you and your family.
Brain & Tonya Knight
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr Joe and Family
Ms Betty will always hold a special place in our hearts You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers Let us know if you need anything
Love Always Brian Tonya BJ Knight
Jeannie Martin
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr. Joe,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Ophthalmology Associates
Lynn Hensley Sullivan
Thursday, May 16, 2013
"I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should also love one another." John 13:34b
Uncle Joe, Joe, Mark, Suzanne and family,
God has been carrying you in the palm of his hand during this difficult time. Take comfort in the people around you to love and care for you. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Lynn, Mark, Laura and Sarah
Saline Memorial 5th floor
Thursday, May 16, 2013
To the Martindale family,
Our thoughts and prayers are being lifted for all of you during this time.
Thank-you for allowing us to care for Mrs. Martindale during her times of illness, for this we were truly BLESSED.
Keep tight and always share all the SPECIAL memories of her and they will carry you thru the hard times.
Tamra Gore
Thursday, May 16, 2013
How blessed we are to have known and been friends with Mrs. Betty. She came into our lives when we first moved here and has been very special to us ever since that meeting. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martindale family. Doc Joe, Doc Mark we are here for you and your family now and in the future days. We love you.
Larry and Tamra Gore
Jeana Kelley
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Dr. Joe, Dr. Mark and Suzanne. Wanted to let you know that Rob and I are thinking about you and your families during this tough loss. Our prayers are with you for comfort and peace.