of Little Rock, AR
January 8, 1938 - June 5, 2018
Betty Jane Cole Crain, our beloved wife, mother and Nana, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the age of 80 years. She was born January 8, 1938 in Little Rock, Arkansas, daughter of the late Virgil and Irene Cole.
Known as Nana to most, she was greatly devoted to her family and friends. She had a huge and welcoming heart that made everyone feel like family. She loved being outdoors and any activity that involved hosting family and friends. She was a member of Ironton Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Irene Cole; son, Chuck Murphy; brothers: Virgil Cole Jr., Bobby Cole, Jack Cole, Donald Cole; sisters: Pat Swartout and Vickie Cole; nephews: Mark Swartout and Tony Cole.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Marvin Crain. A brother, Jim Cole (Margaret); sister-n-law Diane Cole; two daughters, Kimberly Harbeson and Tami Green; two sons, Tony Crain and Tim Crain (Bridget); six grandchildren: Summer Starr, Jessica Hunt (Drew), Savannah Hurley (Kyle), Jay Murphy (Michelle), Jacob Murphy (Rheanelle), Joshua Crain (Alexa); six great-grandchildren; beloved dog Baxter and a large extended family who will miss her dearly.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Ironton Baptist Church, Little Rock, AR., with Dr. Sidney Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Wood Family Cemetery, visitation at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR., 72209, Friday, June 8, from 6-8 P.M. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.
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
Dear Marvin and Family:
Betty was always a special cousin and friend We have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Betty and her family. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
God's Word tells us in Revelation 21:4 that " God will wipe away every tear from our eyes, there will be no more death, no sorrow nor crying. There will be no more pain."
We pray that God will give Comfort and Peace to each of you today and in the days to come.
With our Love and Prayers,
Carl and Mary Sue Cole Harris
Sorry for your loss. We know Nana was loved and will be missed dearly. Praying for you all as you move forward. Love you Kyle, Savannah, Hayle Jaye!
Betty was such a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and neighbor. We love you Betty and will miss you very much. Prayers to Mr. Marvin and the entire family.
Ken, Jeanne, Joseph and Harrison Hudson
Prayers for the family.
Lawrence Newton
My shared sincere condolences to you and your family my heart goes out to my son-in-law Jacob Murphy and his family I'm so sorry for your loss all I ever heard was good things about Nana you all are in my prayers God bless
I am so very sorry for y'alls loss .Ms Betty was a wonderful lady and i know she will be missed dearly. She will be singing in Gods choir in Heaven for sure .I am praying for peace for the family during this time of grief. I love you all.
Marvin and family. So sorry to hear the news today. We were looking forward to seeing you and Betty at the reunion. Always loved to listen to her. We will miss her but she is at peace and with her Lord now. We love you.
What a lovely lady she was!!! She will missed! Prayers for all of you!
You will be missed by so many. I'll always remember your kindness and love you always showed me. Prayers for the family for God's peace and comfort. ♥
Prayers for the family!