of Marion, AR
January 3, 1946 - November 4, 2024
Betty Guiltner, 78, of West Memphis, Arkansas passed away in Memphis, Tennessee on November 4, 2024.
Betty was born Elizabeth Rose Balmaz in Conway, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose Mary Enderlin and Felix Charles Balmaz.
She is survived by her husband, Jay Alan Guiltner; her children, Lydie Balmgaard Lambert (Erica) and Jason Adam Guiltner; her beloved grandchildren, Jaden Makenzie Guiltner, Julia Bauer Guiltner, Krestian Frederiksen, Jackson Luke Guiltner and great grandchild, Beau Benefield; as well as her brother, Felix Amos (Monica) Balmaz.
Betty was a nurse and an active member of the Catholic Church. She and Jay married in 1970 and moved from Nashville, where she worked as a hospital nurse and had Erica, to North Little Rock where Jason was born. The family moved to West Memphis, Arkansas in 1978, where she worked in home health care and mental health. Her passions were working with children, gardening, her bible study and reading. She practiced yoga and tai chi and water aerobics. She remained very active in the church throughout her life and was a member of the Infant of Prague Guild. Betty loved the people in her life and cared deeply about their joys and sorrows. Her greatest joy was time with her grandchildren and great grand baby, who she was devoted to. She was a loving and dedicated wife to Jay through 54 years of marriage. She will be missed by her family and friends and remembered in the simple and beautiful moments of life, as long as they live.
Visitation and rosary will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00 am, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 am. Lunch will be provided following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html
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9 Condolence(s)
JAY BROWN
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
JAY & FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL
Sharon & Elton Robertson
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
So sorry to hear of Betty, death. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. Amen
John
Monday, November 11, 2024
Jay and Jason my prayers are with you and your family
Herb and Mika Hyman
Monday, November 11, 2024
Jay, Erica, Jason and family,
Betty was a dear friend and always was loving and caring. She and I were in Community Bible Study together and got to connect every week after we both retired. Our lives have intertwined from when Erica babysat my children to our old age. Jesus brought us together here and we will be joined again in heaven. Love to all her family. Peace that passes understanding be upon you and may God’s hands hold you during this time of mourning. Mika
Larry Warhurst
Friday, November 8, 2024
Jay and family, sorry for the loss of Betty. Much Respect.
Tracy Stark
Thursday, November 7, 2024
I had only just gotten to known Betty. She had a lovely smile, kind words, a gentle spirit and an encouraging attitude. She will be greatly missed by her Yoga Sisters.
Karen Bomar Price
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Jay and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It’s so hard to lose someone you have loved so long. Prayers. Karen Price
Gary Harlow
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
May the Lord be with you the family. I am saddened to hear this. God Bless ya'll
Deana Stewart
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
I am so sorry to here of the passing of my sweet neighbor Betty. Always ready with a smile and helping hands befitting a child of God. She will be missed. Prayers for her entire family.
Deana Stewart