P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Betty Jo Wigley Bennett
September 25, 1935 - January 5, 2019

Betty Jo Wigley Bennett

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Betty Jo Wigley Bennett, age 83 of Wilmar, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She was born September 25, 1935 in Monticello, AR to the late Bunyon Wigley and Annie Lane Wigley.

She was the widow of Bobby Lee Bennett, her husband of 55 years, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Wigley, Buster Wigley and Jimmy Wigley; two sisters, Margie Hill and Mary Jones; and two sisters-in-law, Faye Wigley and Carolyn Wigley.

Survivors include three sons, Bobby Bennett and wife Felecia of Warren, Jack Bennett and wife Cindy and Joe Lee Bennett all of Green Hill; three daughters, Bunnie Grubbs and husband Danny of Jonesboro; Debra Richardson and husband Steve and Susan Cook and husband Ranny all of Warren; two brothers, Pete Wigley and wife Billie of Allen, TX and Donald Wigley of Dallas, TX; one sister-in-law, Geraldine Wigley of Mena; twenty grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.

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Visitation
Monday, January 7, 2019
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Graveside Service
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
at 10:00 a.m.
Green Hill Cemetery
Green Hill Rd.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Interment
Green Hill Cemetery
Green Hill Rd
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Condolences(21)

  1. Ricky Binns
    Just found out about your mother's passing. I am so sorry. I will be praying for y'all.
  2. Ricky Binns
    Just found out about your mother's passing I am very sorry
  3. Pam Leeper
    My payers go out to the family. God bless you all.
  4. Mary F. King
    My deepest condolences to the Bennett family on the loss of Betty. She was a fine lady and the community has suffered a loss with her passing.
  5. Cynthia McKinstry
    So sorry for your loss of Mrs Betty. She will definitely be missed in Green Hill & hate she’s not going to be my neighbor. Keeping all of you in my thoughts & prayers during this time.
  6. Sherry O'Neill-Rawls
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are broken & the void left my her passing will never be filled. She was a very special lady & I really enjoyed the times I was able to see & visit with her. May God bless you & comfort you.
  7. Beverly Adcock Perry
    So many great memories with this lady and her family. She was a wonderful friend to my mom (Mae) for so many years. I will remember her fondly sitting in her porch visiting with her and mom.
    My prayers to each as you deal with the loss of a great leader, mother, grandmother, great grandmother.
    I can say without a sought she lived her family with all her soul.
    She will be missed. 🙏
  8. Teresa Thomas Abney
    Mrs. Betty was the kindest, loving woman I have ever had the privilege to know, I have never seen her without her taking the time to smile and talk to me. I respected her so much and will miss her dearly. To the entire family, you in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do for you just let me know. With all my love, Teresa
  9. Julie Trucks
    Brandi and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of such sorrow. May God Bless you all and keep you in His comforting arms.
  10. James Wright
    Remembering your family in prayer during this most difficult time. Prayers for peace and comfort. May God comfort each of you as only He can.
  11. John & Paige (Hill) Stell
    You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead. Mrs. Bennett was such a sweet lady...you all have a special guardian angel.
    Love,
    John, Paige, & boys
  12. Norman and Sandra Word
    So very sorry to hear about Mrs. Betty. You all will be in our prayers!
  13. Donna McDougald
    Debra, so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was a friendly Lady. She will be missed. My prayers are for you and your family.
  14. Cherie Brown
    My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
  15. Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
    Dear Family, I was so saddened to learn of Betty's passing. She was such a beautiful person not just outwardly but inwardly also. Having lived among the Bennetts a large part of my life I always had a great fondness for Betty. When I lived in PIne Bluff when I came home Betty's was the first place I went. After Lee passed when we talked she told me what she had asked for from the Lord. She had Faith He would see her through and it seems He did. You are all in my heart and prayers. I pray the Lord will grant you the peace of mind, comfort and strength to get you through the difficult days ahead. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your great loss. I share it with you as will many others.

    Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
  16. Misty Willhite
    Sweet Grand Betty, you will sure be missed, but you will be so happy in your Heavenly home. I always loved coming to see you and getting to visit. Our conversations always let to us talking about jewelry. Something we loved to talk about together!! I will miss you and love you!! Sweet, strong, and wonderful woman, you are in such a peaceful place. You will be so happy there!! Love you!!
  17. Darlene Bennett Hayes
    My heart is so broken! I loved Aunt Betty so very much and she will be missed greatly. I spent many, many summers at Uncle Lee and Aunt Betty’s house and loved staying with my cousins! Aunt Betty always treated me like her own! She had the biggest heart and was such a loving person. She will always have a very special place in my heart.
    I will love her forever and always!
    Darlene (Sissy)
  18. Rhonda Gorman
    So sorry for your loss. I remember Ms. Betty from when I was a child. One of the highlights on my way to grandma’s was to stop by her store for candy.
  19. Raymond Quimby and Marie Robinson
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days ahead.
  20. Alvin and Irma James
    To Jack and family.... our thoughts and prayers with all of you. Mrs. Betty was a very sweet lady and loved her family dearly. She will be missed. Love and hugs to all.
  21. Mary Lasiter
    Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Betty was a wonderful neighbor to my Mother. RIP Betty. You will be missed.
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