of Scranton, AR
July 14, 1936 - May 18, 2023
Betty Ruth Sheppard, 86, of Scranton passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Clarksville.
Betty was born July 14, 1936 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to her parents, William Edward Hamilton and Annie Mae (Edmonds) Hamilton. She worked several years for Sara Lee Hosiery on the packaging line before retiring. Betty was a member of the United Methodist Church in Prairie View, Arkansas where she served others for the Lord. Betty loved to work in the garden and giving to others. After she retired from Sara Lee Hosiery, she started working at Scranton Elementary School in their Foster Grandparent program, working with the children at the elementary school brought her such love and joy, she worked there for fifteen years. Putting the needs of others first and taking care of her family was how she lived.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth Hamilton, Edward Hamilton and Franklin Hamilton and two sisters, Lucille Scarbrough and Helen McCaleb.
She is survived by her three sons, Buster Alan Tritt of Prairie View, Arkansas, William Stacy Tritt and wife, Michelle of McKinney, Texas and Brad Sheppard and wife, Tina of Scranton, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Cody Griffith and wife, Paige of Clarksville, Arkansas, Dalton Sheppard of Scranton, Arkansas and Mason Tritt of McKinney, Texas; one great-grandchild, Parker Griffith of Clarksville, Arkansas and several other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris officiated by Rev. Judy Hall with burial to follow in Ellsworth Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Alan Tritt, Stacy Tritt, Brad Sheppard, Mason Tritt, Cody Griffith, Dalton Sheppard and Mark McCaleb.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Stan and Darrow Tritt.
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8 Condolence(s)
Jamie Siebenmorgen
Sunday, May 21, 2023
My sincerest condolences to all of Betty’s family. Betty volunteered in my first grade classroom for many years. She had such a kind and gentle soul. Betty spoiled me rotten, as she did all the staff at Scranton Elementary. SES loved her dearly! She will be greatly missed.
Donna Henderson
Sunday, May 21, 2023
I worked with Betty the past ten years in the Foster Grandparent Program at Scranton Elementary. She was there early every day to make sure there was coffee made and to help in the lunchroom with breakfast. She stayed late to finish projects. Everyone knew they could count on Ms. Betty. Some may have thought she ran the school. She loved every minute of it.
She loved her family and told everyone about her boys. She was so proud of all of you. Rest in Peace my friend, you earned it.
Nancy Terry
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Betty was a good friend. I had many good memories with here.
She loved taking care of her kids and grandchildren.
She will be missed
Shannon Johnston
Friday, May 19, 2023
Mrs. Betty was one of a kind. She was a tremendous help to me and my students at SES. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandson. We heard so many wonderful stories about her family and how proud she was of them. She spoiled all of us and is dearly missed. Sending prayers for her family.
Jeffrey Boland
Friday, May 19, 2023
My Foster Grandparent buddy, Betty and I covered a lot of ground around the elementary school classrooms, I loved being a part of her life. Betty touched so many lives in so many ways. I will miss you my dear friend. Rest In Peace.
Susan Tencleve
Friday, May 19, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers to her family.
Vivian Fox
Friday, May 19, 2023
Ms. Betty was such a big help to me and made many copies for me while I taught at Scranton Elementary. She loved her family and grand children dearly. Praying for comfort for all of you.
joyce Barnett
Friday, May 19, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Betty I loved her dearly My thoughts and prayers are with all the family