She was the widow of Leo Kellum, a retired seamstress, office clerk and homemaker and longtime member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. Betty was a very active member/volunteer of the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR), Quilter's Extension Club, the Drew County Fair and the Monticello Senior Citizens Center. She also enjoyed reading, flower gardening, studying her family's genealogy and following the Arkansas Razorbacks but most of all, loved her Lord and Savior and her church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Waters; and one sister, Kathleen ''Kitty'' Watson
She is survived by her two children, Sherry Collins and husband Larry of Monticello and David Kellum and wife Kathy of Star City; one brother, Bill Waters of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Karen Collins, Kimberly Noesser and husband Josh, Laci Barnes and husband Grant, John David Kellum and wife Rachel and Karli Weast and husband Ozzy; and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwayne Roper officiating. There will be a visitation Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. You can sign Mrs. Betty's guestbook registry here on her page.
Condolences(11)
Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Sunday, August 24, 2025 I am sorry about Mrs Kellum, PrayersGail Hammil
Star City, AR Wednesday, August 20, 2025 I was sorry to learn about Mrs. Betty. I got to know her a good many years ago when I did home health for her mother, Mrs. Alta Waters. Both were such sweet Christian ladies. I thought so much of her and know she will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for her family. May GOD bless each of you.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Dear Kellum Family, I am sorry for your great loss. Mrs. Bettye was a wonderful person and I feel blessed to have known her for many years. She explained to me once how the Kellums and Worbingtons were kin way down the line. You all have my prayers of comfort at this sad time.Joann Adair Holian
Findlay, OH Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Sherry and family I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know your mother ,but just know you and your family are in my prayers for peace and comfort at this sad time.Gloria Ryburn
Monticello, Tuesday, August 19, 2025 So very sorry to hear this, but we all know where she lives now. A great Christian woman. , loved by all she will be greatly missed!RITA (David) JACKSON
STAR CITY, AR Tuesday, August 19, 2025 I am so very sorry for your loss.Mary Faye King
Monticello, AR Monday, August 18, 2025 I’m so sorry to hear of Bettye’s passing . She was an admirable lady and her loss is a detriment to the community. My deepest condolences to all the family.Kay Ozment
Monticello, AR Monday, August 18, 2025 Sherry and David so sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a beautiful lady inside and out!! She will be missed.Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Monday, August 18, 2025 We at the Monticello senior center are so heartbroken to hear about Mrs. Bettye Kellum she was a wonderful woman and friend she often would come down to the center and tell us about Monticello and its rich history. Mrs. Bettye was always helping the senior center with anything she was asked she has been apart the center for a long time, and we will miss her deeply.MITCH & KATHY WATERS
Clinton, TN Monday, August 18, 2025 Family,I'm so sorry to hear about the passing Bettye Sue. She mint a lot to our family too and will be greatly missed. Thoughts and Prayers for all, The Waters.
James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Monday, August 18, 2025 Kellum FamilyWe are praying for you at this sad time with the loss of Bettye.
She and I worked right beside each other back in 1961. She was a very sweet friendly lady. When I first met her I felt like I had known her for years. She was a pleasure to know and call my friend.
Much love to each of you.
James and Kathy