of Conway, AR
June 13, 1939 - October 10, 2019
Betty Pike, 80 of Conway, was greeted by her Heavenly Father on Thursday morning, October 10, 2019. She was born June 13, 1939 in McRae, AR, to Arthur & Eureka McCoy Hiland who preceded her in death.
Betty was a 1957 graduate of Conway High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Arkansas State Teachers College (currently UCA) in 1960. She then received her master's degree (plus extra hours) in Home Economics and Social Studies in 1965 from State College of Arkansas (currently UCA). She taught in Conway Public Schools for 35 years.
Betty was a Charter Member of Servant's Chapel General Baptist Church. The church later transitioned to The Harbor which is a ministry for women with drug and alcohol addiction. She was a former member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Conway where she served most of her adult life.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James A. (Jim) Hiland and J.W. Hiland. Sisters Meta Hiland Johnson, Queta Hiland Earney, and Billy Hiland Palmer. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dean Pike of Conway, her son Tim Pike of Palisade, Colorado, and his wife Kristina. Sister, Mary Parish of Conway, Sister-in law Kay Hiland, and many nieces and nephews.
She will be laid to rest on Monday, October 14, 2019 at 1:00PM with Funeral Services at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon from 3:00PM to 4:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home. Burial at Crestlawn memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Harbor in Conway, AR.
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8 Condolence(s)
Wyatt & Janie Nesbitt Jones
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Our condolences to Mrs. Pike's family. We had her as our teacher in junior high. She was a sweet, kind person, always available to help her students any way she could.
Chris and Leah Hutto
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Dear Dean and Family- So sorry for your loss. I pray the peace of God to be with you all in the days to come..
Judy Austin
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I taught for many years with Betty at Conway Middle School and Carl Stuart Middle School. She was such a sweet kind late who was very helpful. She will be missed by many. Tim, you were so fortunate to have her for your Mother. Will be praying for the family of Betty during this difficult time.
Sharon Harmon
Sunday, October 13, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of Betty. She was such a sweet special lady and I enjoyed going to church with her at Freewill Baptist.
Prayers for her family and friends in the days to come.
Derek and Sharon Harmon
Franceil (Jones) Nichols
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Remembering Betty as a sweet girt with a big heart. We had a few classes together and she was a good friend to many. Times were good and our class shared close friendships.
Prayers for all of the family. Knowing she will be missed.
Franceil
Tonya Mitchell Moix
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Tim and family,
I have lots of fun memories of your Mom’s class. She was such a sweet lady. Thinking and praying for you all during this time and the days ahead.
Tonya and family
Dorothy Ann Morlan( (Stewart)
Saturday, October 12, 2019
To the family of this precious lady I have always loved. So sorry. She was a jewel and so kind. Love her very much.
Pam White Dunavant
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mrs. Pike was one of my teachers in 7th grade. She was always so kind, and you could tell she really cared about her students. I'm sorry for your loss of this precious lady. God's peace and comfort to you.