of Conway, AR
August 26, 1919 - May 24, 2019
Betrice Pauliene Phillips Price went to be with her Savior on May 24, 2019, where she was reunited with her parents Marion Phillips and Aldora Shoemaker Phillips, husband Elmer Eugene Price, son Helton Gail Price, three brothers, and three sisters. She was part of a generation who loved selflessly, worked incredibly hard, and took care of their neighbors.
Born August 26, 1919, in Holland, Arkansas she is survived by the following family members whose lives were profoundly affected by her exemplary life:
daughter Paulette Ross (James), special niece Teresa (Jimmy) Johnson, sister, Alzora Watson, brother-in-law, Joe T Robinson; grandchildren Gaylon (Kristie) Ross; Holly (John) Meriweather, Jeannie (Kyle) Ratliff, Daren (Sarah) Price, and Janise Ross; great-grandchildren Kayleigh (Ty) Hatchett, Tyler Ratliff, Landon (Hailey) Meriweather, Sidney Meriweather, Olivia (Jansen) Riddle, Sam Ross, Ava Price; and great-great-grandson Phillip Riddle.
She met Elmer at Holland High School in the ninth grade. They married at the Faulkner County Courthouse on March 23, 1940. During Elmer's Naval service in World War II, Betrice and Gail traveled to visit him when he was on leave.
After the war, Paulette was born, and they built a home in 1946 where they lived and farmed until his death in 1984. Although her body began to fail her as she aged, her mind remained sharp, and she shared her story, her memories of the Depression, the war, family members she loved well and what it was like to work the land.
She will be lovingly remembered for her cooking, her love of flowers, her lifelong work ethic, her hospitality and her strength, but her greatest legacy is her faith: She put God first in her life, loved to read and teach the Bible and faithfully prayed for family and friends.
Her family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Conway Regional Medical Center and Kindred Hospice who lovingly cared for her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Pickles Gap Baptist Church, where she was a longtime member.
Visitation will be at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 9:00AM followed by a Celebration of her life at 10:00AM. A Graveside service will follow at Crestlawn Memorial park.
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7 Condolence(s)
Paula Willbanks
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Paulette, your Mom was such a special lady. We always loved her and Uncle Elmer. So sorry for your loss and sad that we were not available for her funeral service.
God bless you and your family at this time.
Love, Paula, Mike, Shane and Barbi and families
Susan & Stanley Woodard
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Paulette and family,
So sorry to learn about your sweet mama. What a wonderful life she lived as an example to all of us. She sure did have precious children. We are very thankful for the powerful influence she had on her family and all those who knew her. You will be in our prayers in the days ahead.
Judy Rodgers Stell
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Sincere condolences, but what a privilege to have such a wonderful Christian mother.
O.P
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Sincere Condolences. May Almighty God give y'all the strength to endure your loss. 1 Peter 5:7
Angela and Carlos Lott
Monday, May 27, 2019
Our prayers are with the family I miss my grandma Orilla Pice Cato.We love you all.
Lenelle robertson
Monday, May 27, 2019
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Mike & Paulette Cato
Monday, May 27, 2019
Paulette,
Our prayers are with you after another loss in your life. I loved them all Aunt Beatrice, Uncle Elmer and Gail. I personally have so many memories on the Price home place with you and your family. May God give you comfort and know we are thinking of you.
Love, Mike & Paulette Cato