of Marshall, AR
April 9, 1934 - June 21, 2019
Betty Jane Ward Brown, age 85 of Harrison, Arkansas, formerly of Marshall passed from this life on Friday, June 21st, 2019 at Harrison Rehabilitation and Health Center in Harrison, Arkansas. She was born in Bear Creek, Arkansas on April 9th, 1934 to James Alvin Bohannon and Kleopatra ''Patra'' Horton Bohannon.
Betty was a member of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. She spent her working years at Flintrock Shirt Factory in Marshall and McKesson in Harrison. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed fishing. Betty loved being outdoors and working in her garden and yard. She was also an excellent cook. Her strong presence will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Survivors include her children, Steven Ward of Lead Hill, Rita Blair and husband Joe of St. Joe, Mitzi Dakopolos and husband Dave of Lead Hill and Peggy Wiatt and husband Mark of Harrison; grandchildren, Keith Blair (Alyssa) of Ozark, MO, Wade Blair (Laura) of Everton, Will Blair (Rebecca) of Galena, MO, Joshua Wiatt (Trisha) of Harrison, Jesse Ward of Lead Hill, Gloria Ward of Lead Hill, Jamie Ward (Crissy) of Lead Hill, Valerie Hughes of Omaha and Nathan Mock of Lead Hill; twenty-three great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and other family who will also mourn her passing.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, James and Patra Bohannon; her husband, Othal E. Brown; one grandchild, Richie Drewry; and her siblings, G.H. Bohannon, John Nathaniel Bohannon, Jessie William Bohannon, Dovie Alene Bohannon Halsted, Alva James Bohannon, Harvie Bohannon, Florene Bohannon Cotton, Boyce Bohannon, Billie Loyce Bohannon and James Cecil Bohannon.
Funeral services for Betty will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 until 11:00 AM preceding the service. Burial will be in Bear Creek Cemetery near Marshall. Friends and family will serve as bearers.
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9 Condolence(s)
Jessie Davis
Saturday, April 11, 2020
She was my great great aunt and I didn’t know her very well but I knew that she loved planting flowers, trees, bushes, anything and everything under the sun. I visited her when I was younger and I remember all the beautiful flowers she had and how much her and her husband were full of smiles and laughter. I don’t remember what all was said but she was sweet, kind, and a woman of God. I felt the presence of God at her house and at her visitation service. She lived close to where I lived and I loved seeing her flowers blooming. I wanted to know her more but glad I got to little I could.
Theresa Warren
Friday, June 28, 2019
So sorry to hear this news. She was a fine lady and will be missed by many.
Jerry Lynn Horton
Monday, June 24, 2019
I always looked forward to seeing her.
Cheryl Ward
Monday, June 24, 2019
My Condolences to Bettys family. She was a great lady an was always good to me. I well always hold a special place in my heart for Betty. May she rest in peace. God bless the family.
Wanda and Legrande Dupree
Sunday, June 23, 2019
My heart is saddened over the news. Loved her kindness and goodness to all. She was a wonderful person. May the Lord give you all peace at this time and rejoicing that we will see her again. Would have loved to have been there for you so I ask the Lord to comfort you and help you. God bless you all.
Jeannie Davis
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Betty was a sweet and lively lady. She was my husband's great aunt. I got to know her a little better when her and OE would come to the senior center to ride the van. They would go to Harrison on Wednesdays and go bowling. She loved her family and would talk about them often. She will be missed by many.
Sandra Ward Brown
Sunday, June 23, 2019
My condolences to Aunt Betty’s children and family. May God bless and comfort you during this sad time.
James and Diana Hendricks
Saturday, June 22, 2019
While we were Ms. Betty's neighbors for almost 30 years, we didn't visit often but we always knew she was close by if we needed her. I always admired her green thumb and loved that she had something blooming in her yard almost year round. When we did get to visit we enjoyed her kindness, sincerity, and such a pleasant spirit. Heaven is a better place with her arrival, and I know it will be even more beautiful when her "green thumb" goes to work! Our sympathy to her family. God bless you all!
Kenneth and Janet Rainbolt
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our prayers.