of Batesville, AR

December 12, 1944 - June 2, 2024

Beth Stephens Newberry, 79, of Batesville passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.

She was born December 12, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Carrol Jean and Lavelle F. (Gibson) Stephens.

Beth was a strong, determined and generous woman who was always smiling and grateful. She was a joyful survivor of many tumultuous situations. She was an avid reader and also loved online word games. Beth loved going to the Polk Bayou, sitting by the fire and making s'mores and hot dogs. She loved collecting anything turtle and had quite a collection of turtle figurines.

Survivors include one daughter, Angela Adams (Darin) of Batesville; one brother, David Stephens of Tyler, Texas; four sisters, Carolyn Roberson of Alba Golden, Texas, Cora Beaty (Ted) of Mineola, Texas, Barbara Hawkins of West Plains, Missouri, Norma Jean Bradford (Barney) of Porterville, California; two half-sisters, Della Biesenthal (David) of Wheaton, Kansas, Debbie Griggs (Blaine) of Nevada, Missouri and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ron Newberry and a daughter, Ronota Newberry Woodbridge.

A party to celebrate Momma Beth's life will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Fellowship Bible Church from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alpha Pregnancy Center, 2131 Fitzhugh St, Batesville, AR, 72501 or online at www.alphacenterbatesville.org/donate

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com