She was the widow of John Murry and was the daughter of the late Monty 'Bud' and Eula Mae Sivils Summerford. She was also preceded in death by one son, Danny Rhodes, one granddaughter, Annissa McGill, one grandson, Tim Rhodes, two brothers, James Odell and John David Summerford, one sister, Mary Ilene Durmon. She retired from Burlington Industries and was a former Wal-Mart employee. She was a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Monticello.
Survivors include one son, Harry Rhodes, Jr. of Sherwood, AR; four daughters, Dolly Farmer of Monticello; Becky Maloney (Ed) of Lafayette, LA, Diana Abney (Tim) of Sherwood, Deborah Reeves (Wesley) of Allis, AR; two step-sons, David Murray (Jeaneen) and Rickey Murry (Mary), all of Monticello; one step-daughter, Marsha Mann (Steve) of Warren; two sisters, Dorsey Marcussen and Molly Flemister (Larry), all of Monticello; two sister-in-laws, Christine Summerford and Olive Summerford; nineteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Condolences(27)
Lisa Holaday, M.D.
New Orleans, LA Wednesday, July 7, 2010 she always brought a smile...such a sweet ladyTaKesha Johnson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 6, 2010 TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. BETTY....I HAD THE PRIVELAGE OF MEETING/KNOWING ONE OF THE SWEETIEST LIL LADIES GOD PUT BREATH IN....I COULD REMEMBER GOING IN WALMART WITH MY LITTLE GIRL AS A BABY AND SHE WOULD JUST LOVE ON HER AND HOLD HER SHE IS NOW 10 YRS OLD AND I KNW SHE WOULD BE JUST SMILING AND CALL HER "HUN" IF SHE COULD SEE HER NOW...JUST KNW THAT GOD HAS CAME BACK AND PICKED AN AUTHENIC FLOWER TO PLACE IN HIS GARDEN...I KNW SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY...BUT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH..I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUR FAMILY...Bonnie Trimm Kizer
, AR Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Molly and family. I was so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. My condolences, love and prayer are with you at this time. Remember, time heals!Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Saturday, July 3, 2010 Dolly and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my sweet mother in February of this year and I know the sorrow you are feeling. God Bless you for watching after your mother and taking care of her.Edith Carter
monticello, AR Friday, July 2, 2010Attn: to David Murry: so sorry about Mrs. Betty I know all of you will miss her very much. I've known her from back in the Monticello Bapt Temple days years & years ago & she was sure a sweet lady. I'd see her once in a while at Wal Mart. I will keep your family in my prayers.
tx.friend
dallas, TX Friday, July 2, 2010 debbie,diane..so sorry to hear about your mom,she truly was a wonderful lady.i remember her when they lived on maple st.a very kind and thoughtful person that will be missed.Fern Webb
Sherwood, AR Friday, July 2, 2010 Diana,You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Kate' Warren
Monticello, AR Friday, July 2, 2010 All the days that we worked at Wal-Mart together were the best with Mrs. Betty's beautiful smile and wonderful wit. I am truely blessed to have met her.Phyllis Evins Bone
Dardanelle, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Condolences, love and prayers are with you, Debbie, Diana, Becky, Dolly and Harry, Jr., at this time. Mrs. Betty was a very special lady and I loved her lots.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Betty and John were some of the dearest people in the world. They were so good to Bill and me during his last few months and to me after his death. It's just the kind of people they were. Molly & Darsey, I did not know in all these years that the three of you were sisters. I pray that God will give all of you the peace and comfort that only he can at this difficult time. Please, know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Love,
Carole (Johns) Rushing
julia daugherty
, TX Thursday, July 1, 2010 we are truly going to miss mrs. betty. she was truly a fighterSara Marter
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Hey guys, I am sooo sorry about Ms Betty's passing, although we all know she's in no more pain or will have no more sorrow. She was such a sweetheart and will truly be missed. Dolly, you know I love you all and ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers.LINDA HOLLINGER
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.Linda & Jerry Hanes
Quitman, LA Thursday, July 1, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.janice funderburg
monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 i knew betty at walmart. we called her mother betty. she will. be missedNancy White
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 David and family:Sorry that you had to say good-bye to Ms. Betty as I am sure that you will miss her dearly. May the Lord Jesus give you comfort and hope as you look forward to the reunion you will have in the future. Praying for you.
Heather Birch
little rock, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 You are in my thoughts Debbie and Diane. Prayers for your family.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Molly and DorseyWe are thinking about you and your family and will keep you in our prayers. She was a very sweet lady.
James and Kathy
Lila Loveless
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Becky, I worked with Ms. Betty at Burlington and just loved her. I never knew she was your mom. She was a sweetheart and will be missed.Gale Reamey
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 Diana -My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Diane Hill
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 My prayers are with Diana and the family. I pray that comfort and peace with be with you always during this difficult time.ETHEL MARTIN
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 BETTY WAS A GREAT PERSONDebbie Walls
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 So sorry to hear about MS. Bettys passing. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 1, 2010 I am truly sorry for your loss. Ms. Betty was a very sweet lady. She will be missed. Prayers be with you all.Dauphne Maples
Huntsville, AL Wednesday, June 30, 2010 I am so sorry about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and the rest of the family.Elizabeth Jackson
Rison, AR Wednesday, June 30, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of your dear love one! I know that it is going to be hard on you all without Ms. Betty around, but we all know that she is so much better of now! And that as saved Christians we will get to see her again one day! May God just comfort you all in this time of need! I love you all so much and if you need anything I am here for you all!with love,
Elizabeth
verna conway
monticello, AR Wednesday, June 30, 2010 was very sorry to hear about Betty. I have worked with her and she was all was so kind to everyone.