Betty Yancey
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Betty L. Dearing Yancey
86 a resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with Jesus August 29, 2015. She was born November 17, 1928 at Viney Grove, the daughter of Wayman Francis and Mary Pearl Stephens Dearing.
Betty was also known as Me Ma to her family and Miss Betty to her friends. She was a graduate from University High School in Fayetteville. She worked with Sam Walton helping him open five and dime stores in Springdale and Fayetteville in the late 50s and early 60s. She also worked at Baldwin Piano & Organ, Jones Truck Lines, and a greeter at the Walmart store on 6th street for twelve years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Stephen, George, and Bill Dearing; three sisters, Hester Carnahan, Frances Patten, and Mary Dean Mason.
Survivors include one son Bill Yancey and wife Donna; two daughters, Sandi Wyatt and husband John and Karen Cunningham and husband Ronnie all of Prairie Grove; seven grandchildren, Stacey, Crystal, Jeff, David, Matthew, Rachel, and Kennedy; seven great grandchildren, Regan, Cadey, Drew, Lexi, Reese, Drew, and Brynlee and numerous nieces, nephews and her Walmart family.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. at the Farmington Baptist with Preston Beeks officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Circle of Life Hospice or Farmington Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Cunningham, John Jones, Robbie Hanner, Don Williams, Marvin Light and Nick Hoyne.
Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Patten, Lanny Samples, John Day, David Bell, Jeff Bell, Hank Garrett and Josh Petree.
86 a resident of Prairie Grove, went to be with Jesus August 29, 2015. She was born November 17, 1928 at Viney Grove, the daughter of Wayman Francis and Mary Pearl Stephens Dearing.
Betty was also known as Me Ma to her family and Miss Betty to her friends. She was a graduate from University High School in Fayetteville. She worked with Sam Walton helping him open five and dime stores in Springdale and Fayetteville in the late 50s and early 60s. She also worked at Baldwin Piano & Organ, Jones Truck Lines, and a greeter at the Walmart store on 6th street for twelve years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Stephen, George, and Bill Dearing; three sisters, Hester Carnahan, Frances Patten, and Mary Dean Mason.
Survivors include one son Bill Yancey and wife Donna; two daughters, Sandi Wyatt and husband John and Karen Cunningham and husband Ronnie all of Prairie Grove; seven grandchildren, Stacey, Crystal, Jeff, David, Matthew, Rachel, and Kennedy; seven great grandchildren, Regan, Cadey, Drew, Lexi, Reese, Drew, and Brynlee and numerous nieces, nephews and her Walmart family.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Chapel.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. at the Farmington Baptist with Preston Beeks officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Circle of Life Hospice or Farmington Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Cunningham, John Jones, Robbie Hanner, Don Williams, Marvin Light and Nick Hoyne.
Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Patten, Lanny Samples, John Day, David Bell, Jeff Bell, Hank Garrett and Josh Petree.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Baptist Church - No graveside service will be held at the cemetery
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - family will be present
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 43, Space 158
General
Nov 17, 1928
Aug 29, 2015
86
Tributes
Oh Miss Betty I'm sure going to miss you!! I worked with you at Walmart and then you became one of my favorite customers at American Drive In. You always brightened my day with your smile. Prayers to all your family.
Katrina Asher - Friend/coworker
We both worked with Betty at PG Magnetek back in the 1985's -89 yrs. She was the sweetest person there. She also worked with my mom, Juanita Bacus at Baldwin Piano. Betty was so kind, gentle, caring and honest. She is an Angel. We send our prayers to Karen and all their family during this time. God is great and He holds Betty now. We hold good memories of her.
Keith and Paulita Richmond - coworkers/friends
Heaven gained an angel. Miss Betty was such a sweet lady. I worked with her at waLmart. I used to help her push in the cArts. She was always smiling. She will b missed.
Kathy brands - Friend/coworker
Thinking of you as the grieve the loss of your much loved mother, grandmother and friend.
Martha Ritchie - Friend
To Ms. Betty's children and grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss but am sure that your memories with one of the sweetest ladies I have known bring you comfort. I worked with her during my training at the 6th Street Walmart in 2004. Her spirit and kindness were exceptional.
Jenni Dinger - Coworker
Miss Betty you will be sorely missed! You always had a ready smile & a warm hug for everybody. Love you lots & think of how heaven just brought one of its angels home. To her dear family, she was so very loved by all associates who worked 6th street. May The Lord comfort you during this time of waiting to be reunited.
Misty Rae Drain - Coworker/friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Farmington Baptist Church - No graveside service will be held at the cemetery
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - family will be present
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 43, Space 158
General
Nov 17, 1928
Aug 29, 2015
86