Betty was retired from Burlington and was a Charter Member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She loved the Lord, serving Him faithfully in her church and in her daily walk through life. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and friend to many.
Survivors include one son, Charles Cunningham and wife, Shirley of Monticello; three daughters, Wanda Hayes of Little Rock, Debra Vail and husband, James of Poplar Bluff, MO and Barbara Parnell and husband, Raymond of Monticello; fourteen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, one niece and other relatives and friends. She was also Grandma Betty to three generations of children in Drew County and Southeast Arkansas.
Condolences(12)
Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Saturday, December 7, 2013 Charles - I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Linda and I lost our father earlier this year and we know the pain you are feeling. May God give you comfort during this time.Linda (Hoppers) Naron
Monticello, AR Friday, December 6, 2013 Charles and all families: I am so sorry that I did not know about your Mom until I got my paper. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers to,Linda Sawyer
Russellville, AR Sunday, December 1, 2013 Betty was a dear friend and "adopted" grandmother to my children. We will miss her.Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss.
Janis Burt Smith
Malvern, AR Saturday, November 30, 2013 Wanda, though I haven't seen you in many years, I think of you often and our years of working together at Burlington. I also knew your mom, and she was the sweetest lady. I just want you to know I am so sorry for your loss, and that she will be missed by so many people whose lives she touched. She was a wonderful person.Susan Vail
Little Rock, AR Friday, November 29, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Grandma Betty was such a wonderful person.Sherry Jones
Crossett, AR Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Rip Betty, I know its been years since Ive seen you last, but I will never forget you. You were almost like a mother to me when I worked at CTSP. You will be missed by so many. You can rest Dear sister and when the Angels come to wake you up you will areive in Heaven in a twinkling of an eye. Debbie if you see this Im Sherry Grider. Worked with you too. Look me up on fb Sherry Kendall Jones. :)Bennie Carol Dunavan
Mayflower, AR Wednesday, November 27, 2013 With love and prayers to all of you. I treasure my memories of "Grandma Betty", who was so important to our family.Ellen Wade Morris
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Thank you so much for sharing Grandma Betty with all of us. She was such a blessing to me and to so many others. I loved her so and am sad that she is gone. However, I am thankful that, because of her relationship with Christ, she is healthy and complete again. Prayers for you all as you grieve her loss.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Sorry to hear of Ms. Betty's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.David McKinley
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2013 I want the family know that Betty is a better place, don't be too sad GOD knows best.I worked with Betty years ago and have never forgotten what a wonderful spirited person she was. So sorry for your lost.
Martha. Bennett
McGehee, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Mrs. Betty was always a shining example as a Christian. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.Sheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Barbara, praying for you and your family in the loss of your mom.