Betty J. Cotton

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 S. Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Friday, September 22, 2017
12pm to 1pm
Service Schedule
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Friday, September 22, 2017
1pm
Cemetery
Thorn Cemetery
Hwy 65
Greenbrier, AR  72058
Betty J. Cotton

of Greenbrier, AR

September 8, 1929 - September 18, 2017

Betty Jo Glenn Thomas Cotton

Greenbrier - Betty Jo, 88 years and 10 days, passed away September 18, 2017.

Betty Jo retired from SAS Shoe Factory. She was married to Harrest Thomas for over 50 years and to Bernard Cotton for 5 years. Anyone who knew Betty Jo knew she was a hard worker, loved to bake, garden, and can vegetables. She loved rose bushes, fishing, and family reunions.

She will be dearly missed by brother, Billy S. Glenn and wife, Anita Glenn; nieces, Nancy Johnson and Betty Lebanwich; nephew, Carl Mauldin; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier. Visitation prior to service at 12:00 p.m. Interment at Thorn Cemetery in Greenbrier.

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7 Condolence(s)
Rebecca Crum
Mountain View, AR
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Friday, September 22, 2017

Billy thank you so much for letting me know of Betty's passing. As I told you our family is getting very small. I missed seeing Betty after Mom died, I seldom came back to Greenbrier. She went on several trips with us and we had some good laughs. She always brought a box of home made cookies, they seldom lasted till we got out of Arkansas. I remember once Betty traveled with us and the beds at the hotel were high off the floor. Betty being short she couldn't really get in bed easily. Well we gave her a boost (I think we actually goosed her) she almost flew off the other side, we got so ticked. Those were some good times. I believe Betty and Mom are having a grand old time in heaven. She was very kind to me, Mom and my sister Donna. We all loved Betty and will miss her.

Greg Woods
Memphis, TN
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Friday, September 22, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW

The Cochrans
Greenbrier, AR
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Friday, September 22, 2017

Mrs. Cotton was a very sweet and kind lady. She always had the prettiest flowers of anyone I know. We mowed her yard for many years and she always visited with us when we finished. She will be dearly missed. Sorry for your loss.

Mary Lowry
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

I've known Ms. Betty for many years. Always a joy to be around. I gave her perms and haircuts when I had Mary's Beauty Shop at Springhill from 1977-1994. Then I started my current job in 1994, selling real estate. She would call me once in awhile and ask a real estate question. Last time I visited with her was at Cash Saver Grocery in Greenbrier back in March just before they went out of business. I will miss her. Sorry for your loss.

Benny & Patty Battles
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Aunt Betty was the sweetest lady, always there to lend a helping hand, or encouraging word in any time of need. She will be missed.

Euna Garrett & Families
Greenbrier, AR
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

I worked with Betty at the Shoe factory, and recently she became my neighbor, we would share dr appointments together, helping each other out, and eat lunch somewhere. Betty was generous in helping to pay her way if anyone helped her. We would always visit everyday on the phone or in person. I will miss her calling and us visiting. My prayers for all of her families.

Bill Thomas
Wooster, AR
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Aunt Betty Jo was a big part of my life. She and Uncle Harrest actually lived with us for a while when I was a very small boy and one of my favorite places to visit was their house in Greenbrier. There, I could fish in their pond, or work in their garden, drive their truck hauling hay, and eating some of her cooking. She made the best pinto beans of anyone!

She went fishing with Uncle Harrest at Hill's Lake near Augusta and helped Uncle Harrest keep the bream in check at
Lake Bennett, despite the fact she didn't like to eat fish.

Uncle Harrest came down with some cattle related disease and they asked me to come stay with him while she worked at he shoe factory.

I was working in Colorado some years later when he died. Several years later, she asked my blessing when she married Bernard Cotton. Bernard only lived a few years and I would go to her house and mow for her.

Bernard was buried at Arlington per his request. Aunt Betty did not get to see his grave in finished condition. I volunteered to drive her there, and did. She only stayed a short while and requested we take the long way back home through the Blue Ridge Mountains. She thanked me over and over for making this happen.

Aunt Betty was very opinionated but I liked to pick at her. She would fuss right back! When I wrote the about our trip to Arlington, for the Faulkner County Historical Society's publication, she was very proud. I then prepared a US flag, properly folded, Bernard's medals, and put it all in a display case for her. She was, genuinely moved.

Aunt Betty was credited with facts and photos of the Little Shoe café, her mother and father owned. It was also featured in the Historical Society's Facts and Fiddlings.

I'll miss her.