of Marianna, AR
January 5, 1935 - July 21, 2018
Betty Lou Vondran, 83, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018.
She was born on Saturday, January 5, 1935 to Mitchell Gordon and Elsie Gardner Gordon.
She is survived by one son, Russell Vondran , of Marianna, Arkansas; one daughter, Shelia Vondran Goacher, of Hughes, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Jason Crisp (Dana), Jennifer Moore (Roger), and four great-grandchildren, Zachary Moore and Carlee Moore, Haven McElhanon, and Mary Tess McElhanon, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell O'Neal Vondran, two brothers, Billy and Benny Gordon, and one sister, Pearline Gordon.
She was an avid golfer, tennis player and a member of Junior Auxiliary of Marianna.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Moro, Arkansas with Brother Cain Wheeler officiating. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas has charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.
Memorials can be made to Moro Baptist Church, 1405 Hwy 238, Moro, Arkansas 72368.
Betty Lou had the prettiest,sparkling eyes that matched her friendly personality!!! I always liked being around her and Oneal!!! Shelia and Russell, please know I care for your loss!!
Russell, So sorry for your loss. You have taken excellent care of both your Mother and Daddy these last few years. Now, concentrate on keeping yourself healthy and make a life for yourself. Stay Strong.
Russell and Sheila I was sure sorry to hear about Mrs BettyLou.
May you both find peace and comfort.
Sheila and Russell, I was sorry to hear about Betty Lou, she was one of the sweetest lady in my life. I'm sorry i want be there, but my thought and prayers are with you two and the family. Love Karen and Bert.
Russel and Sheila,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of a kind. I can still hear her yelling out the back door at Russell. May the peace of God wrap It's arms around you both.
Sheila and Russell,
If only I could dance as well as your mom when she was with Mr O’Neal on the dance floor and in the living room at your home in Moro. Some of my most fun times was as a kid at your house. I will miss “Miss Betty Lou”.
So sorry for your/our loss. We just loved being around her and it is so sad that we were not able to be around her more than we were. She will be truly missed. Shirley, Gene, Marcia and Greg
Russell & Sheila: So sorry for the loss of your Mother.
I know how it feels to lose someone close to you.
Find that peace between the two of you because you
will need it.