of West Memphis, AR
April 17, 1926 - June 27, 2018
Betty Jo Graham of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2018 at Broadway Healthcare. She was born on April 17, 1926 to Rufus and Grace Edwards in Bay Village, Arkansas.
She had a ''heart of gold'' and was ready to lend a helping hand to anyone with nothing in return. During her quiet time, she loved to make quilts, garden, cook, and read. Her favorite author was John Steinbeck. Her legacy and Christ-like personality will be cherished forever by her loving family.
She is survived by one daughter, Denise Graham of West Memphis, Arkansas; three sons, Donald Graham of Truman, Arkansas, Dalton Graham of West Memphis, Arkansas, and Dean Cummins, Jr. of Parkin, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Molly Brent of West Memphis, Arkansas, Erica Buckley of Paragould, Arkansas, Adrienne Graham of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dean Cummins III of Heber Springs, Arkansas; and six great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Dalton Graham; parents, Rufus and Grace Edwards; and one sister, Louise Johnson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, 201 N. Pine Street, West Memphis, Arkansas. Graveside services will follow at 6:30 P.M. at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.
Online condolences can be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis
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11 Condolence(s)
Darryl Crum
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Betty Jo was, without question, one of the sweetest people I've ever known. She was tolerant, forgiving, generous, and so ready with a sweet and disarming smile. I knew her from the time I was five and she and Dean were living at Mr. and Mrs. Edwards' house just a quarter mile or less from our house on what was called 20 Road. I hated it when they moved to Parkin and lived in that apartment but I remember going to their apartment and Betty Jo gave us strawberries with sugar. It was so good that now, at the age of 70, I can still remember them.
I remember when Dalton was born and when Denise was born and the pride Dean had in both his new brother and later his new sister. I remember Dean being attacked by a rooster - one of Mrs. Edwards many chickens in her yard or coop - and the problems that caused around the Edwards house. They were a grand family and well worth remembering - Betty Jo most of all among them.
Betty Jo, if you're reading this, tell Jesus not to be reading over your shoulder - it's not polite.
Love,
Darryl
DW
Saturday, June 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Brandy Clark-Williams
Friday, June 29, 2018
Sending my love and condolences you all are in my prayers
Love you Molly Erica and Mrs. Denise
Edward Lucas
Friday, June 29, 2018
So sorry to hear about your Grandma she was a sweet lady. Erica you were blessed to have her.
Pam Armstrong Beal
Friday, June 29, 2018
So sorry to hear of your mom passing. She was a very kind person.
Candy fleming
Friday, June 29, 2018
I'm so sorry for yals list. Ms. Betty was the best. She was so caring and such a great cook. She always had such a loving heart go anyone anywhere. I hadn't seen her in some years and gate I didn't but I know she loved God and she's in a much better place than us. I know that doesn't ease the pain of grieving but if I can do anything for yal ...please don't hesitate to ask. Love you Denise , Erica , and Molly and you too Dean.
Elbert and Charlene Person
Thursday, June 28, 2018
We are sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a great friend and neighbor.
We enjoyed her company while we were visiting Christine Namey in the nursing home and she was a good friend to Christine.
Faye Kosloski Butler
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Dalton, I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Patsy Sample Cordell
Thursday, June 28, 2018
I have such good memories of times with your Mom. Prayers for you all, such a sweet caring lady.
Bobby thomas
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Many prayers for all the family right now.
Danny and Denise Johnson
Thursday, June 28, 2018
We love you Aunt Betty