of Witts Springs, AR
March 3, 1930 - March 3, 2025
Betty Bernea Loftin was born on March 3, 1930 to Myrtle Elizabeth (Sullins) and William Herbert Milam in Witts Springs Arkansas. She celebrated her birthday one last time on earth at midnight surrounded by her children on March 3, 2025 and then entered heaven to celebrate her first heavenly birthday with her daughter, Brenda; husband, Edgar and many other friends and loved ones.
Betty attended school at Witts Springs where she met the love of her life, Edgar Allen Loftin. They were married on June 1, 1947 and they celebrated 47 years of marriage before he passed away in 1994. Betty was a member of Witts Springs Community Bible Church where she faithfully served and attended until her health began to decline. She lived out her faith in front of her family by serving in VBS, Sunday School and providing meals for others. She began each day by drinking coffee while reading her bible and praying over her family and loved ones. She worked in HeadStart for over 20 years where she loved and cared for many students in Bruno and Witt Springs. She loved to cook for her family and anyone who came to visit, making everyone feel at home and like family. She loved growing fruits, vegetables and flowers which she generously shared with others. Her feisty and defensive nature earned her the beloved nickname of ''Betty Bull'' from her many brothers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Arlene Loftin; her husband, Dr. Edgar Allen Loftin; her parents, Myrtle and Herb Milam; her in-laws, Wayne and Grace Loftin; her brothers, Gerald, Weneford, Dolphus and Carson Milam; her grandchildren, Dale Kurtz, Charlene Loftin; her daughters in law, PJ Young Loftin, Janey Loftin and great great grandchild, Kamari Coleman; brothers in law, Jim Campbell, Wayne Hart, Frank Bryant, Daniel Loftin and sisters in law, Betty Milam, Ruth Milam, Bernice Milam, Faith Campbell, Ineta Nolting.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Loftin of Eudora, Kansas, Derek Loftin of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dennis Loftin of Kansas, Kim (Juaretta) Loftin of Witts Springs; daughters, Renee(Ted) Wiley of Dover, Arkansas and Dorothy,(Earnest) Taylor of Marshall, Arkansas; daughter in law, Pam Childers, her sisters, Jean (John) Owen, Wanda Bryant; one brother, Dempsey Milam; sisters in law, Faye Dentleman, Pat Hart, Carol Bane and Delilah Milam;13 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and one on the way and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Betty will be 10:00 AM Friday, March 7th, 2025 at the Witts Springs Community Center in Witts Springs, Arkansas with Bro. Jim Arnold officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday, March 6th, 2025 at Roller-Coffman Chapel in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be in Witts Springs Cemetery. Bearers will be Derek Loftin Jr., Earnest Taylor Jr., Clark Taylor, John Taylor, Matthew Loftin and Brendan Wiley. Honorary bearers will be Nick Thompson, Bradley Taylor, Derek Williams, Corey Fossitt and Sean Moening.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Mother's memory to either Witts Springs Community Bible Church, P.O. Box 36 Witt Springs, Arkansas 72686 or to the Witts Springs Cemetery c/o Phyllis Taylor, 3421 East Highway 16, Tilly, Arkansas 72686.
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37 Condolence(s)
Steve Parham
Friday, March 7, 2025
So very sorry for your loss!...praying for the family!
Bobby & Karen Martin
Friday, March 7, 2025
Kim, Juaretta, and the Loftin family, we are sorry for your loss and pray for peace and comfort for the days ahead.
Sharon Farnam
Friday, March 7, 2025
Praying for Family & Friends of this Precious Lady.
Mrs. Betty had such a Sweet Spirit.
I know she will be missed.
Praying Gods Comfort flows over you all. My Love & Prayers are with you Today and the days to come.
Dewayne & Tonya Keisler
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sorry for your family's loss
Prayers for all
Steve and Sandy Reves
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Steve and I had the pleasure of visiting Mrs. Loftin while she was visiting her daughter, Renee Wiley. She was such a kind and sweet person. Renee, we love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Always!
Steve and Sandy Reves
Coy & Sue Horton
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Ms Betty was always a kind gracious lady and she will be missed.
sympathy and prayers to the family in the days ahead
Billy Barrett
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Aunt Betty was a Blessing to all who were lucky enough to be around her. Her Kindness was Second to None, just like her Transparent Pie she Always made when I came to stay the night. Love you Aunt Betty, it's your time to be at Peace with our Lord.
Morgan Docekal
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Betty will truly be missed by many...She was a wonderful friend of our family. I remember my years in Headstart with her... and many more years afterwards. Always knew when she was around...her perfume lingered..and Vita Moist lotion from Avon...Beautiful soul she was.. Many prayers for the family...Especially Minden...love you girlie...
Katie Hendrix,LPN
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I had the privilege & honor of being one of Miss Betty's nurses at Highland Court. I always loved taking care of her. I will miss her pretty smile & my kiss goodnight every night.
Pat Halsted
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Prayers of peace and comfort to your entire family.
Mary Jackson
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
So very sorry for your loss. She was my headstart teacher at Witts Springs so many years ago but I never forgot her. She was a very special lady.
Patricia Hart
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I'm so sorry for not being able to there for all of you guys. She was a great person to me and si many people she will be missed for sure. She had a long life. Tell Jean hello for me. I love all of you. Take care of yourselves and stay safe.
Melissa Tyler
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
It was a pleasure to get to know and love Mrs Betty. She was a sweetheart. Rest in Jesus my lovely friend. Peace to your family I pray.
David Williams
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sorry to hear of Betty passing, she was a great lady , her husband Edgar was my Teacher at Bruno school,
Mark Hiett
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Clara Foshee
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Prayers of comfort and peace for family
Kenneth & Angela Helms
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Mrs. Betty was a true Proverbs 31 lady through and through. I was one of the kids that came through Headstart in the early 70's. We had connections through her family, Her brother Dolphus was best man in my parent's wedding. Then at Witts Springs her son married my mom's cousin and I became close friends with Dorothy. I spent many afternoons and nights at their home. Mrs. Betty was so gracious and a wonderful cook. She touched so many lives through the years. I am so thankful to have these memories. Kim, Juaretta, Delilah and Wreneta, Dorothy and Earnest, Renee and all the family, know that we are praying for you and will be in the days ahead. God bless you all!
Phyllis Nielsen
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. I have so many great memories of Aunt Betty and all the summers we got to spend together. She was a sweet lady and I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol Bane
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Betty was one of the finest women I have ever met. She will be missed.
Doris Williams
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Sorry to read of Betty's passing; I worked with her for years at Witts Springs School. I had great respect for both Betty and Edgar. God bless their family.
Sandra Rudder
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Thinking of Ms Betty's children and Grandchildren. She is gone from your sight but forever in your heart. Even though you cannot see her for awhile, she is always watching from above. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Sid and Lea Ann Tudor Lowrance
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We were sad to hear of the passing of your mother. You all are in our prayers.
Eddie & Pam Cannada
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Betty was such a pleasant person. You are in our prayers
Roger and Angie Johnson
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Betty’s passing. There was an awesome reunion in heaven when she got there! Praying for all of you as you navigate this difficult time.
Karen E. Lawson
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I knew your mom because her brother Carson married my cousin Deliah Aday. When I worked in home health her mother and her husband were my patients. I always enjoyed visiting with your mother and would frequently see Betty and Bernience in town shopping, usually at Freds. But, the 1st Prayers for peace and comfort for the family. How blessed is the thought we will be with our loved ones in heaven because of the death, burial and the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I'm very sorry for your loss. Betty was a very nice lady and I really thought a lot of her and also Edgar.
Harold and Mary Beth Hendrix
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
It is so hard to let our lived one go. We want yo keep them forever. We can go to them . May you find comfort in knowing, she has gone where her Bible told her she would go.
Bless you all!
Audrey Hall
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. I loved her phone calls. May GOD give you Peace and Comfort
Kaci Wallace
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Your family is in our prayers. Granny Betty was such an amazing person and I always loved her so much! She will truly be missed.
Rose Cowan Morton
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. She was so kind.
Linda Strearns Moody
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Condolences to all the family. She was such a sweet and kind Lady. She will be missed
Bridgett Cronk
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the family. You all have been such a part of my life and my heart just breaks for you. She was definitely one of a kind.
Janelta and Darvin Barrett
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
I cannot imagine the reunion that took place yesterday. I know Aunt Betty was elated to see Jesus. She faithfully read her Bible and liked to talk about Heaven. Darvin and I have so many memories. She could just tickle you to death with her stories and things she and mom would get into. Her life was one that touched everyone she came in contact with. Jerry, Derek, Dennis, Kim, Renee and Dorothy you are all in our prayers and all of her grandchildren. We loved her so much and I thank God that because of Christs resurrection, we too will be resurrected and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Your families are in our prayers.
Dennis and Shirley Drewry
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. May God's love comfort each of you during this difficult time.. There is just never a good time to give them up, but we can have hope that she is rejoicing now in heaven. Praying for the family.
David annd Theresa Stearns
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Condolences to the family. I know she'll be missed.
Rhonda Sullins Rowlett
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Praying for your family