She was at the Chapel Woods Nursing Facility in Warren for a year and has been at the Woods Nursing and Rehab Facility in Monticello for almost a year. Betty was a long-time resident of Monticello and was known to many as someone who took care of the ones she loved and shared her passion for life with her family.
She was an ardent gardener, tending her vegetables and sometimes helped her husband grow thousands of tomatoes for the truck farm on their home site. She was known for her canning and preserving skills-especially her pear preserves and bread and butter pickles. She enjoyed cooking and loved feeding her family during the holidays. Her love for the outdoors led to regular fishing and camping trips since the 1960's. Babysitting for her grandchildren and their friends gave her incredible pleasure. She also loved her annual winter trip to Memphis to visit her sisters.
In 2005 she often helped her daughter with her Pampered Pet and Medical Scrub store. She loved animals and it was a fun time for both. Betty was employed by Safeway as a checker for many years and she and her husband at the time were co-owners of Browning & Eubanks Heating and Air. She was in sales at SeArk Western Wear and Alice's Dress Shop in Monticello. She enjoyed working retail sales because of her gift for helping people and visiting with her many friends who were customers.
She was a Christian who loved the Lord. She was saved and baptized at the age of 33 at the Second Baptist Church in Monticello.
Survivors include her husband Derwood Wells of Monticello; her daughter Dianne Browning Ward Youngblood (Bernard) of Monticello, two step-children, Elizabeth Wells Rial (Bill) of Peachtree City, GA and Ray (Bubba) Wells of Monticello; sisters, Evelyn Vanderford of Hughes, AR and Era Artz of Memphis, TN; grandchildren, Angela Ward Hood (Justin) of Austin, TX and Kristie Ward Gore (Mike) of Bryan, TX; step-grandchildren, LeaAnn McIntyre of Crossett, Lindsey Rial Taylor (Scott) of New Market, England and Chris Rial (Summer) of Houston, TX; great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Ireland Gore, Victoria and Hunter Hood; step-great-grandchildren, Nathan McIntyre and Sydney and Leighton Taylor; and is loved by many nieces and nephews from all over the United States.
She preceded in death by her parents, Grace Collins Tucker and Charles Franklin Tucker; brothers, David McDonald Tucker, Charles Bert Tucker, Roy Tucker, George Robert Tucker; sisters, Gwen Tucker Edwards and Josephine Tucker Turner.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m, March 25, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to: Lewy Body Dementia or Arkansas Hospice of Monticello.Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
louise funderburg
Monticello, AR Friday, February 17, 2017 I'm so sorry. I didn't know how to reach you to tell you how much I loved your motherTamika Davis
Banks, AR Tuesday, February 7, 2017 This came at surprise to me. I helped provide care for you while you where in Chapel Woods Health And Rehabilitation. To the family know that you all have my deepest sympathy.I'm glad I got the chance to meet this wonderful woman.Helen Tucker Russell
Eagle, ID Friday, February 3, 2017 Dianne & Bernard,No more suffering or pain but peace in her new life. Those we love so dearly become a part of us and make us who we are. Prayers for both of you. Luv u Cuz.
Bradley Tucker
Anderson, SC Monday, January 30, 2017 Aunt Betty will truly be missed she was always kind and generous,words cannot express the loss we feel remember Cuz we are there for you love you and Benard bothAngela
Austin, TX Sunday, January 29, 2017 There are few people that had a stronger work ethic, a kinder heart or could cook a better meal. She will so be missed! Mammaw was blessed to have our Mom to take such good care of her, especially during these last two years of her failing health. Rest in peace and keep looking after us all.Bradley Tucker
Anderson, SC Sunday, January 29, 2017 There are not the words to express my sorrow that I feel for her loss yet the peace I feel knowing she has no more pain and the peace she has now, know that I love you CuzDoris Epperson
Maricopa, AZ Friday, January 27, 2017 Dianne and Bernard, our hearts heavy but prayers have been answered. Aunt Betty is at peace and in that beautiful heavenly home. No more pain or suffering. She was a very caring, loving and giving person. She will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Especially our family. It's called "real love."Lv ya Cuz
Maeijo
Springfield, MO Friday, January 27, 2017 Diane , I am so sorry for your lose of your Mother. I am really glad that you moved back to Monticello and got to spend time with her these last years. My memories of you Mother are long and good. She was a beautiful and kind woman inside and out. My prayers are with you and your family . Sincerely , MarijoKay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 26, 2017 Diane, I am so sorry about the loss of your sweet and beautiful mom. She passed exactly a year from my mom's passing. They are both at peace now. You and your family have my sympathy at this sad time.SUSIE CHADWICK
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, January 26, 2017 DIANE, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU