After Betty graduated from Batesville High School in 1952, she worked at Pennaco Hosiery, a manufacturing company in Grenada, MS as a secretary. In October 1956 she met Louis McGuire while he travelled for Southland Tractor. They were married April 7th, 1957, in Grenada. Louis and Betty moved to Monticello from Jackson, Mississippi, November 23rd, 1960. While living in Monticello Betty joined the Women''™s club, served as the secretary of the Drew County fair and was the Welcome Wagon hostess for several years. Her hobbies included writing, singing, crocheting, and sewing. She served beside her husband Louis while he was an elder in the Monticello Church of Christ from 1966-2009 teaching Sunday School classes, singing with the church at every opportunity and was known for her hospitality. December 2024 Betty moved to Austin Texas to be closer to her daughter.
Betty is preceded in death by Louis McGuire her husband, her brother James Martin, her sisters Carolyn Dreher, Danna Thompson, Patricia Nerren, and Myrna Martin. She is survived by her daughter Tamra and her husband, Glen of Lago Vista, TX and granddaughters Meara (Tyson) and Shanley and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Monticello Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Church of Christ Weevils for Christ fund, P.O. Box 485 Monticello, AR 71657.
Condolences(8)
Mike and Pam Beard
Monticello, AR Friday, June 12, 2026 Betty was a lady that we loved and looked up to. She helped raise our boys in her nursery class to being a part of our lives while we were so young in our marriage. The tiny baby booties she crocheted for my baby shower 50 so odd years ago to the booties she crocheted and hung in the window of the nursery with ribbons with starts for attendance. She taught my boys many church songs but the one I remember her singing the most was "The Wise Man Built His House upon the Rock." Betty had a beautiful voice that you could hear all over our church building. I remember a group of us women acting the Sister Act and singing My Girl; boy we shocked some people. So many great memories I can't mention them all. Betty has been missed for some time but we have wonderful memories of Betty and Louis. Such a big hole in our church family!Love Mike and Pam
Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Mrs Betty was the best, I’m sorry PrayersDebra (Reymundo) Atchison
Prosper, TX Friday, June 5, 2026 Oh, how I loved Betty, or Momma B, as I called her. She and Papa B "adopted" me when I went to college in Monticello, as my A1 parents were back in Texas. I learned so much from her and will treasure my memories of her forever. She and Louis were the calm in the craziness of college, and she was such a great Christian role model. My life was changed because of her. Oh, how she and Louis loved each other. I'm sure that was a beautiful reunion in Heaven!Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 4, 2026 Mrs. Betty was a great lady! I first met her through my sister-in-law, Genella Henry. Then my family moved on the same street as the McGuires and the Henrys --Ridgecrest Ave. Mrs.Betty was pretty and a fashionista. She had a wonderful personality & smile. I am thankful to have known her. You have my sympathy at this sad time.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 4, 2026 Mrs. Betty was a great lady! I first met her through my sister-in-law, Genella Henry. Then my family moved on the same street as the McGuires and the Henrys --Gay Pace
Vilonia, AR Thursday, June 4, 2026 Grant and I have so many memories of Ms. Betty from UAM Basketball games. She loved her Blossoms and Weevils so much.Larry Pasley
Alexandria, LA Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Wonderful memories of this special lady. Loved her dearly.Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Tuesday, June 2, 2026 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.