She was the widow of David Kight, a Certified Dietician, restaurant owner/operator and a member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1957. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Blake Bayird; a granddaughter, Drew Laural McIntyre; four brothers, P. D. McLemore, Alton McLemore, Felix McLemore and Henry Allen McLemore; four sisters, Freddie Mae Taylor, Willie McLemore, Agnes Fay Ridings and an infant sister that was stillborn.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph McIntyre of Orange Beach, AL, Danny McIntyre and wife Leah of Monticello and Tony Thurman and Tara of Cabot; one daughter, Leigh Bayird and husband David of Monticello; one brother, Tommy McLemore and wife Jan of Warren; two grandsons, Drew Bayird and Rhett Thurman; two granddaughters, Ryane Thurman and Abigail McIntyre; along with numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Andy Briant
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 14, 2016 Joseph and all family: Sincerest sympathy and condolences on your loss. We had many fine meals at Ms Betty's restaurant and we were friends with her late husband David. .She was a fine lady.Catherine Hall
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 14, 2016 Leah, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I loved her dearly. She was an amazing lady. I look forward to seeing her again soon. God bless you. I am praying for your family.JoAnna Rippee
Monticellow, AR Wednesday, July 13, 2016 So sorry for your loss....I just spoke to her a few days ago. I so enjoyed her daily... Will miss her...Such a sweet lady.....John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 13, 2016 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love, John, Paige, & boys
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Kight FamilyWe are so sorry for your loss.
Prayers
James and Kathy
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 12, 2016 To family of Betty- such a sweet lady. Always eager to share events and happenings about family and friends with you. Guess she felt with me we were just Wilmar folks. Know she will be missed by all. Send our love and special thoughtsWanda Young
Wilmar Arkansas, AR Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your mother,I have known her a long time,we had lots to talk about when we saw each other.Wanda YoungTony and Pam Blann
Crossett, AR Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Tony ,So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I think that was where my daddy ate fish all the time. (Rastus Pace) You are in my prayers in the days to come.
Cherie Brown
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 12, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you!!Laura Lee Dearman
, AR Tuesday, July 12, 2016 I would like to express my sincere sympathy to Betty's family. I was able to share several meals with her while I was in rehab at Belle View. We spoke of our families and it was obvious how much she loved all of you.Mattie Tucker
Monticello, AR Monday, July 11, 2016 Danny and Joseph, so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers. God bless all of you.Pastor Bobby Spencer
Little Rock, AR Monday, July 11, 2016 Just a word to say we are praying for this wonderful family. Mary and I loved Sis. Betty and was honored to have been her Pastor for several years. We have many fond memories and have ate many great meals at her house. She will truly be missed.Pastor Bobby and Mary Spencer
lindafunderburg
monticello, AR Monday, July 11, 2016 lea and tony please know i am thinking of you'll during this sad time..your mom was sweet lady and i will miss herDolly Farmer
Monticello, AR Monday, July 11, 2016 Leigh, Danny, Tony, Joey and families, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Betty. I know she is in a pain free place now, but I also know how much she will be missed here. May God hold each of you during this time. She will always hold a special place in my heart!lindafunderburg
, AR Monday, July 11, 2016 my condolence to this family may God hold you close during this sad time