of Benton, AR
November 23, 1927 - September 20, 2018
Betty Jo Womack Styles, 90, of Benton, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was born in Tulip (Wave), Arkansas to Jewel Jane and Dock (Balis) Womack. She was one of ten children. She also grew up on a family farm where she learned about hard work, love of God and family, and laughter from her wonderful parents. She attended Draughon Business School in Little Rock after graduating from Princeton Consolidated School as Valedictorian. She moved to Benton in her early twenties and supported herself prior to marrying her first husband, Van C. Hayes. They were married for eight years, at which time she was widowed. She then went to work for Alcoa from which she retired in 1988. In 1961, Betty married Leamon H. Styles and became a stepmother to four boys, Tracy, Greg, Neal, and Leland. After two years of marriage, they welcomed two girls, Lisa and Stephanie, into their family.
Betty always strove to offer a loving and stable home to her six children. She was an excellent cook, seamstress, decorator, gardener, and marksman. She was a gracious, kind, intelligent, and a classy Christian lady. As a child in the Wave Community she was raised in the Methodist Church and in her early years in Benton, was a member of the First Methodist Church. Upon marriage she became a member of the Church of Christ and has church family at both Northside and River Street congregations. Her guidance, grace, and love will be greatly missed by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Leamon Styles; their son, Leland Paul Styles; one grandson, Leland ''Lee'' Styles, Jr.; and seven siblings, David Womack, Domel Womack, Hugh Clinton Womack, Lois Bryant, Margie Kuhn, Ruth Crouse, and Rose Alice Green.
She is survived by her five children; Tracy (Brenda) Styles of Benton, Greg (Connie) Styles of Benton, Neal (Mary) Styles of Bauxite, Lisa (John) Windsor of Benton, Stephanie (Kevin) Sheppard of Benton; two sisters, Permelia ''Pam'' Bell of Malvern, Laura Pierce of Sheridan; seventeen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to her caregiver, Ramona Weisse, for helping them care for their mother the last year of her life. They also wish to thank Dr. Mark Martindale and Dr. Charles Clogston for their care as well. We will miss you, Momma.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, September 24, 2018 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton. A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., also at the funeral home with interment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Pallbearers are Jamey Styles, Blake Styles, Anthony Mask, Josh Sheppard, Casey Sheppard, and Kevin Sheppard.
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12 Condolence(s)
Denise Buercklin
Monday, September 24, 2018
Dear Stephanie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
sincerely,
Denise Buercklin
Amanda Davis
Monday, September 24, 2018
Stephanie - I pray for you and your family to find comfort and peace during this time, but what a blessing to have such a wonderful mother who was also a great Christian lady! She was truly special and will always remain in the hearts of those who had the privilege of having known her.
Amanda Davis
Juanita Porter
Monday, September 24, 2018
Stephanie : Please accept my deepest condolences, and know that God loves you. God will restore your spirits, give peace, and will strength you. I know that you are so proud, and thankful to have a Christian Mother. God is rejoicing to have received one of his newest angel.
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Sandy Johnston
Monday, September 24, 2018
So sorry about the loss of your mother. Stephanie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vanesa St. Pierre
Monday, September 24, 2018
Stephanie & Family,
Wishing you God's peace, knowing your Mother is now experiencing all the joy of heaven. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15
Pamela Pierron
Monday, September 24, 2018
Stephanie - My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God bless and hold you all close. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Sam & Carol Mathews
Monday, September 24, 2018
Stephanie and Family,
Our sincere condolences for you all at this time of sudden change. You are in our prayers. Please call on us if any need arises for which we could be of help.
The Jody Styles Family
Saturday, September 22, 2018
So sorry! Aunt Betty was a wonderful lady. Loved her wit and her cooking! Love to you all! Praying for all of you.
Gordon Bell
Friday, September 21, 2018
I have been blessed with a great mother and father, and a treasure trove of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Aunt Betty ranks as one of the classiest, gentlest, caring, and most elegant of ladies that I have known. I have heard and seen a lot of people describing those same attributes about her, and I have seen that character in her children and step-children. Thank you, God, for this wonderful blessing you shared with us all.
Sharon Ussery
Friday, September 21, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Woody & Sharon
Reba Hargrove
Friday, September 21, 2018
Dear Styles Family. With regret I read the obituary of your lovely Mother. (My family lived just down the road on #5 in the buff brick house at Longhills Golf Course. We lived there 36 years and am sure you will remember D. A. Hargrove and family. I'm his daughter, Reba. I just want to share that Leland and Betty Jo were good neighbors and I regret that she has passed to rest. Sending my condolences, sympathy and thoughts at this time. May you find comfort in Jesus who is our Resurrection and Life.
Mary Gibson
Friday, September 21, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time