October 15, 1934 - June 27, 2023
Betty Lou (Nutt) Crawford, 88, of Paragould, AR passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Rector Nursing and Rehab. She was born October 15, 1934 in Greene County, AR to Robert W. and Mildred (Lamberth) Nutt. Betty was a graduate of Greene County Technical High School and Arkansas State University. Betty was a retired Certified Public Accountant and a retired field auditor with the Division of Legislative Audit, State of Arkansas. Upon retirement, Betty was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary, a Master Gardener and had volunteered with the food pantry services and the V.A. Health office. She also volunteered at Greene County Tech during her grandchildren's elementary years and was known as "Miss Betty". She had worked the last several years at Adams Nursery. Betty was a member of the Rosewood Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter L. "Bud" Crawford and her sister, Maxine Nutt Walker.
Survivors include her son, Lee Crawford and his wife, Belinda of Paragould; her two grandchildren, Matthew (Allie) Simpson of Cabot, AR and Whitney Simpson Holmes of Paragould; great-grandchildren, Ted Holmes, Ruby Simpson and one on the way, Sophie Simpson; her sister, Loretta (Jimmy) Hilliard of Jonesboro and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private and under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home of Jonesboro.
Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 900 West Kingshighway, Paragould, AR 72450 or the Lorado Cemetery, PO Box 352, Bono, AR 72416.
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8 Condolence(s)
Gary Haler
Monday, September 25, 2023
Praying for comfort for Lee and the family in the name of Jesus!!🙌ðŸ¼
Mary Gregson
Saturday, July 29, 2023
So sorry to hear of aunt Betty passing. In the 40 years I knew her she was always so sweet and warm. I regret that I was notified too late to attend her service. RIP sweet lady!
Lorraine McMillon
Friday, July 7, 2023
Prayers of comfort for the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dana Hilliard
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Betty was always so welcoming and kind to me. She holds a special place in my heart and she will be missed. I will be praying for the family.
Beth and Steve Perkins
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Family, I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Betty’s passing. Our prayers for peace and comfort for you all.
Shirley Collar Wildon
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Ms Betty was a wonderful caring and loving person. I taught her grandchildren and she helped us make kites which we flew outside! Love and prayers to Belinda, Lee, Matthew, and Whitney!
Linda Grimes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Betty was such a precious person. I will always cherish the memories we made when Betty and Mom. Mary and Virgil went to the Smokies. We had such a great time. Betty called Jerry (George the shop her). You fly high sweet aunt. Love you dearly.
Donna Kieffner Street
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
So sorry. Betty was a sweet lady. I got to know her when she worked at First National Bank.