of Marvell, AR
August 29, 1926 - January 5, 2025
Betty Jo Hall, 98, of Turner, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home. Betty Jo was born August 29, 1926 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late John P Lenehan and Maude Latimer Lenehan. She graduated with honors from Batesville High School and received her bachelor's degree in education through Arkansas College, now Lyons College, In Batesville. Her first teaching position was in Marvell, where she taught English and was the Senior Sponsor. She met John R Hall, Sr. shortly after moving to Marvell and on July 15, 1950 they married at the Garrett House in Batesville, Arkansas.
Betty Jo was a member of the Turner Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also the lifetime treasurer of the church.
She raised her 2 children in Turner and lived there until her death. Along with raising her family and teaching, Betty Jo enjoyed many hobbies. She loved her vegetable and flower gardens, In addition to working in the yard, she enjoyed restoring old furniture and playing games with her grandchildren. She was active in the mother's club. She also enjoyed Classics and water aerobics; a big thanks to Debbie Hayes and the late Librarian Edwynne Story for leading these activities. She volunteered every year at the Tri-County Fair, making pies, placing crafts for display and many other jobs. Traveling with her sister -in- law, Alda Rae Hall, was always fun. Betty Jo also loved shopping with her sisters in Little Rock and Batesville.
Betty Jo leaves to cherish her memory her two children, John R. Hall, Jr. (Karen) of Turner and Linda ''Jody'' Hall Lambert of Marvell; two grandsons, Joseph Hall (Jennifer) of Mount Juliet, Tennessee and Matthew Lambert of Cleveland, Mississippi; two great grandchildren, Aiden Hall and Kayleigh Jo Hall; sister, Tommie Kelley of Heber Springs, Arkansas and a host of nieces and nephews she adored.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Maude Lenehan; husband, John R. Hall; four sisters, Katherine Stokes, Montine Campbell, Pauline ''Polly'' Bell and Baby Geraldine Lenehan and one brother, John P. Lenehan.
The pallbearers will be Todd Russell, Grant Ligon, Nick Shackleford, Scott Short, Brooks Bonner, Ronnie George and Donald Ray Washburn.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Roller-Citizen's Funeral Home Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Turner Cemetery in Turner, Arkansas. Brother Joe Garner will officiate.
Memorial may be made to Turner Cemetery in Turner, Arkansas.
Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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13 Condolence(s)
John David and Sara Lenehan
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Aunt Betty Jo has a special place in my heart. I'll never forget her great smile and kindness. My dad thought of and talked about her often. She loved her family and friends, and they loved her. I think about Aunt Betty Jo when I wear the warm work gloves she gave me fifty-two years ago as a Christmas gift. I still use them to carry firewood inside. Sara and I always enjoy baking Betty Jo's famous pecan pie during the holidays. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jody, Johnny, and family. We are grateful for our fond memories of Aunt Betty Jo.
Cherie Wilkerson
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Jody, so sorry for the loss of your sweet momma. My mama always loved her and their time at Classics. Prayers for you and your family.
Tina Smith Fisher
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Jodie, Mathew and Johnny and families, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Kirkley
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
She was one sweet lady.
Lei Malone Testa
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Miss Betty Jo was a very special lady, who loved people and above all, loved the Lord. She was always so good to me and our entire family when we lived in Turner. I cherish a sweet gift she gave me when I went to college. I am so glad we will see her again when we all get to heaven!! God bless you, John and Jody - prayers for your comfort and peace in that assurance.
Jeff and Sherri Black
Monday, January 6, 2025
Betty Jo was such a sweet, wonderful lady who loved Jesus. Our prayers for comfort for the family will be lifted up, as you face the days ahead. She is with her Savior now.
Phil & Linda Jackson
Monday, January 6, 2025
To the family: We are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time . God BLESS!!
Bevely Hopper Baker
Monday, January 6, 2025
Jodie & Johnny,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a big influence during my growing up years as a Bible Class teacher and friend. Sorry I won't be able to get there in time for her services.
Jackie Scaife
Monday, January 6, 2025
Jody and Johnny, your mama was always smiling and cheerful. My oh my she had a good, long life and richly blessed
Wesley Wayne Hutchins
Monday, January 6, 2025
Velma Howell
Monday, January 6, 2025
So sorry for your loss she was one very sweet lady she will be greatly missed
Florence O'Neal and Thomas Bland
Monday, January 6, 2025
We are sending up prayers for comfort and peace for y'all.
Joyce F. Allen
Monday, January 6, 2025
Sending prayers for all the family. God Bless