It has been said that parents keep trying until they have the perfect child. After five attempts, including a set of twins, Clyde ''Bear ''and Clem Brown achieved perfection on March 13, 1948, on the day Betty Sue Brown was born. Betty grew up in the town of Shirley surrounded by her three brothers and three sisters. Betty gained her home in heaven on January 2, 2021.
Betty loved the community - especially Shirley School. After she completed college in 1969, Betty returned to Shirley to be discovered riding her bicycle through town by superintendent, Glen Hackett. He asked if she was that Brown girl who had just finished college. She responded she was. He asked her if she wanted a job teaching school. Betty responded that she would have to ask her daddy first. Mr. Hackett told her the job was hers if she wanted it. Bear approved and that became the start of a 42 year commitment to Shirley schools. She demanded hard work, but offered compassion for every student who sat in her classroom. Betty continued to support the Shirley Blue Devils and the students of this community with her attendance at basketball games, as well as many school sponsored events throughout her life.
Betty had a mischievous side to her as well. Students who had Betty as their teacher recall a hole in the chalkboard in her fifth grade classroom. She told a story how she had put that hole in the wall when she was in fifth grade due to being mad at a male classmate. She cautioned her students not to make her mad. While in college, Betty didn't have her own car. She told her parents her then boyfriend, Johnny Clark would drive her to college and pick her up. Actually, Betty would drive Johnny's car to school and keep it for the week. She had an ornery side that was rarely shown, but when seen it made for fun times.
In 1969, Betty Sue married John Clark, Jr., becoming Betty Clark and began many more life adventures.
Betty was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, trying hard not to ever miss a football game. She was not a fair-weather fan. Betty attended no matter the success of the team or the weather. Evidence of her love of the Razorbacks was when she was seen on television sitting in the south end zone watching the five hour Ole Miss game in the lightning and rain.
Betty loved to travel. From family vacations with Johnny and the kids, to cruises with friends and family, and world tours to places like China, Australia, Africa and the Holy Land, Betty tried to see the world. It was often said that if the wheels were rolling Betty would join the trip.
When she wasn't globetrotting, most mornings Betty could be found at the HART Center in Fairfield Bay. She loved exercising and swimming with her workout friends.
Betty was a member of the Shirley United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, led singing, and produced and helped with the youth programs in the church for many years. She volunteered at the Clinton United Methodist Thrift Store and the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
Above all, Betty loved her family. She supported them no matter the activity or endeavor. Whether it be an event for a grandchild, niece or nephew, she could be found in the stands. She attended many sporting events, graduations, weddings, and vacations. No matter the distance, Betty rarely missed out. She especially enjoyed her time with her brothers, sisters and their families at the annual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband John E. Clark, Jr., son CPL Matthew Evan Clark, parents Clyde and Clem Brown, sister Lou Ann Brown Ragsdale, in-laws John E. and Hazel Clark and Uncle Jim Clark, brothers-in-law Johnny Harper and Kenneth Ragsdale, sister-in-law Ann Brown.
She is survived by her daughter Rachael Clark Henderson (Blake) of Scott, Arkansas; son Dr. Nicholas Clark (Kristin) of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Matthew Evan Henderson, Emmeline Henderson, Ellison Clark, and a fourth grandchild due in February; three brothers, Clyde Benny Brown (Doris) of Shirley, Dr. Charles Brown (Jennetta) of Russellville and Fairfield Bay, Lane Brown of Marshall; two sisters, Jo Nan Harper of Shirley and Emma Hink (Dickie) of Clinton. Betty is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.
Hebrews 13:2 says, ''Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.'' Betty lived this daily. She was kind and loving beyond measure. Many have entertained angels unaware. For those who spent any time at all with Betty, you have been blessed to have entertained an angel.
Private family funeral services will be at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00pm. The family will live stream to Facebook. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas, the public is welcome to attend.
The family is hosting a drive thru memorial celebration Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Shirley High School Rotunda.
In lieu of flowers, donantion may be made to the Shirley Community Church.
To express condolences online visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Betty loved the community - especially Shirley School. After she completed college in 1969, Betty returned to Shirley to be discovered riding her bicycle through town by superintendent, Glen Hackett. He asked if she was that Brown girl who had just finished college. She responded she was. He asked her if she wanted a job teaching school. Betty responded that she would have to ask her daddy first. Mr. Hackett told her the job was hers if she wanted it. Bear approved and that became the start of a 42 year commitment to Shirley schools. She demanded hard work, but offered compassion for every student who sat in her classroom. Betty continued to support the Shirley Blue Devils and the students of this community with her attendance at basketball games, as well as many school sponsored events throughout her life.
Betty had a mischievous side to her as well. Students who had Betty as their teacher recall a hole in the chalkboard in her fifth grade classroom. She told a story how she had put that hole in the wall when she was in fifth grade due to being mad at a male classmate. She cautioned her students not to make her mad. While in college, Betty didn't have her own car. She told her parents her then boyfriend, Johnny Clark would drive her to college and pick her up. Actually, Betty would drive Johnny's car to school and keep it for the week. She had an ornery side that was rarely shown, but when seen it made for fun times.
In 1969, Betty Sue married John Clark, Jr., becoming Betty Clark and began many more life adventures.
Betty was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, trying hard not to ever miss a football game. She was not a fair-weather fan. Betty attended no matter the success of the team or the weather. Evidence of her love of the Razorbacks was when she was seen on television sitting in the south end zone watching the five hour Ole Miss game in the lightning and rain.
Betty loved to travel. From family vacations with Johnny and the kids, to cruises with friends and family, and world tours to places like China, Australia, Africa and the Holy Land, Betty tried to see the world. It was often said that if the wheels were rolling Betty would join the trip.
When she wasn't globetrotting, most mornings Betty could be found at the HART Center in Fairfield Bay. She loved exercising and swimming with her workout friends.
Betty was a member of the Shirley United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, led singing, and produced and helped with the youth programs in the church for many years. She volunteered at the Clinton United Methodist Thrift Store and the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
Above all, Betty loved her family. She supported them no matter the activity or endeavor. Whether it be an event for a grandchild, niece or nephew, she could be found in the stands. She attended many sporting events, graduations, weddings, and vacations. No matter the distance, Betty rarely missed out. She especially enjoyed her time with her brothers, sisters and their families at the annual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband John E. Clark, Jr., son CPL Matthew Evan Clark, parents Clyde and Clem Brown, sister Lou Ann Brown Ragsdale, in-laws John E. and Hazel Clark and Uncle Jim Clark, brothers-in-law Johnny Harper and Kenneth Ragsdale, sister-in-law Ann Brown.
She is survived by her daughter Rachael Clark Henderson (Blake) of Scott, Arkansas; son Dr. Nicholas Clark (Kristin) of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Matthew Evan Henderson, Emmeline Henderson, Ellison Clark, and a fourth grandchild due in February; three brothers, Clyde Benny Brown (Doris) of Shirley, Dr. Charles Brown (Jennetta) of Russellville and Fairfield Bay, Lane Brown of Marshall; two sisters, Jo Nan Harper of Shirley and Emma Hink (Dickie) of Clinton. Betty is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.
Hebrews 13:2 says, ''Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.'' Betty lived this daily. She was kind and loving beyond measure. Many have entertained angels unaware. For those who spent any time at all with Betty, you have been blessed to have entertained an angel.
Private family funeral services will be at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00pm. The family will live stream to Facebook. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas, the public is welcome to attend.
The family is hosting a drive thru memorial celebration Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Shirley High School Rotunda.
In lieu of flowers, donantion may be made to the Shirley Community Church.
To express condolences online visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
It has been said that parents keep trying until they have the perfect child. After five attempts, including a set of twins, Clyde ''Bear ''and Clem Brown achieved perfection on March 13, 1948, on the day Betty Sue Brown was born. Betty grew up in the town of Shirley surrounded by her three brothers and three sisters. Betty gained her home in heaven on January 2, 2021.
Betty loved the community - especially Shirley School. After she completed college in 1969, Betty returned to Shirley to be discovered riding her bicycle through town by superintendent, Glen Hackett. He asked if she was that Brown girl who had just finished college. She responded she was. He asked her if she wanted a job teaching school. Betty responded that she would have to ask her daddy first. Mr. Hackett told her the job was hers if she wanted it. Bear approved and that became the start of a 42 year commitment to Shirley schools. She demanded hard work, but offered compassion for every student who sat in her classroom. Betty continued to support the Shirley Blue Devils and the students of this community with her attendance at basketball games, as well as many school sponsored events throughout her life.
Betty had a mischievous side to her as well. Students who had Betty as their teacher recall a hole in the chalkboard in her fifth grade classroom. She told a story how she had put that hole in the wall when she was in fifth grade due to being mad at a male classmate. She cautioned her students not to make her mad. While in college, Betty didn't have her own car. She told her parents her then boyfriend, Johnny Clark would drive her to college and pick her up. Actually, Betty would drive Johnny's car to school and keep it for the week. She had an ornery side that was rarely shown, but when seen it made for fun times.
In 1969, Betty Sue married John Clark, Jr., becoming Betty Clark and began many more life adventures.
Betty was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, trying hard not to ever miss a football game. She was not a fair-weather fan. Betty attended no matter the success of the team or the weather. Evidence of her love of the Razorbacks was when she was seen on television sitting in the south end zone watching the five hour Ole Miss game in the lightning and rain.
Betty loved to travel. From family vacations with Johnny and the kids, to cruises with friends and family, and world tours to places like China, Australia, Africa and the Holy Land, Betty tried to see the world. It was often said that if the wheels were rolling Betty would join the trip.
When she wasn't globetrotting, most mornings Betty could be found at the HART Center in Fairfield Bay. She loved exercising and swimming with her workout friends.
Betty was a member of the Shirley United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, led singing, and produced and helped with the youth programs in the church for many years. She volunteered at the Clinton United Methodist Thrift Store and the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
Above all, Betty loved her family. She supported them no matter the activity or endeavor. Whether it be an event for a grandchild, niece or nephew, she could be found in the stands. She attended many sporting events, graduations, weddings, and vacations. No matter the distance, Betty rarely missed out. She especially enjoyed her time with her brothers, sisters and their families at the annual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband John E. Clark, Jr., son CPL Matthew Evan Clark, parents Clyde and Clem Brown, sister Lou Ann Brown Ragsdale, in-laws John E. and Hazel Clark and Uncle Jim Clark, brothers-in-law Johnny Harper and Kenneth Ragsdale, sister-in-law Ann Brown.
She is survived by her daughter Rachael Clark Henderson (Blake) of Scott, Arkansas; son Dr. Nicholas Clark (Kristin) of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Matthew Evan Henderson, Emmeline Henderson, Ellison Clark, and a fourth grandchild due in February; three brothers, Clyde Benny Brown (Doris) of Shirley, Dr. Charles Brown (Jennetta) of Russellville and Fairfield Bay, Lane Brown of Marshall; two sisters, Jo Nan Harper of Shirley and Emma Hink (Dickie) of Clinton. Betty is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.
Hebrews 13:2 says, ''Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.'' Betty lived this daily. She was kind and loving beyond measure. Many have entertained angels unaware. For those who spent any time at all with Betty, you have been blessed to have entertained an angel.
Private family funeral services will be at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00pm. The family will live stream to Facebook. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas, the public is welcome to attend.
The family is hosting a drive thru memorial celebration Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Shirley High School Rotunda.
In lieu of flowers, donantion may be made to the Shirley Community Church.
To express condolences online visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
Betty loved the community - especially Shirley School. After she completed college in 1969, Betty returned to Shirley to be discovered riding her bicycle through town by superintendent, Glen Hackett. He asked if she was that Brown girl who had just finished college. She responded she was. He asked her if she wanted a job teaching school. Betty responded that she would have to ask her daddy first. Mr. Hackett told her the job was hers if she wanted it. Bear approved and that became the start of a 42 year commitment to Shirley schools. She demanded hard work, but offered compassion for every student who sat in her classroom. Betty continued to support the Shirley Blue Devils and the students of this community with her attendance at basketball games, as well as many school sponsored events throughout her life.
Betty had a mischievous side to her as well. Students who had Betty as their teacher recall a hole in the chalkboard in her fifth grade classroom. She told a story how she had put that hole in the wall when she was in fifth grade due to being mad at a male classmate. She cautioned her students not to make her mad. While in college, Betty didn't have her own car. She told her parents her then boyfriend, Johnny Clark would drive her to college and pick her up. Actually, Betty would drive Johnny's car to school and keep it for the week. She had an ornery side that was rarely shown, but when seen it made for fun times.
In 1969, Betty Sue married John Clark, Jr., becoming Betty Clark and began many more life adventures.
Betty was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, trying hard not to ever miss a football game. She was not a fair-weather fan. Betty attended no matter the success of the team or the weather. Evidence of her love of the Razorbacks was when she was seen on television sitting in the south end zone watching the five hour Ole Miss game in the lightning and rain.
Betty loved to travel. From family vacations with Johnny and the kids, to cruises with friends and family, and world tours to places like China, Australia, Africa and the Holy Land, Betty tried to see the world. It was often said that if the wheels were rolling Betty would join the trip.
When she wasn't globetrotting, most mornings Betty could be found at the HART Center in Fairfield Bay. She loved exercising and swimming with her workout friends.
Betty was a member of the Shirley United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, led singing, and produced and helped with the youth programs in the church for many years. She volunteered at the Clinton United Methodist Thrift Store and the Van Buren County Literacy Council.
Above all, Betty loved her family. She supported them no matter the activity or endeavor. Whether it be an event for a grandchild, niece or nephew, she could be found in the stands. She attended many sporting events, graduations, weddings, and vacations. No matter the distance, Betty rarely missed out. She especially enjoyed her time with her brothers, sisters and their families at the annual Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband John E. Clark, Jr., son CPL Matthew Evan Clark, parents Clyde and Clem Brown, sister Lou Ann Brown Ragsdale, in-laws John E. and Hazel Clark and Uncle Jim Clark, brothers-in-law Johnny Harper and Kenneth Ragsdale, sister-in-law Ann Brown.
She is survived by her daughter Rachael Clark Henderson (Blake) of Scott, Arkansas; son Dr. Nicholas Clark (Kristin) of Little Rock, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Matthew Evan Henderson, Emmeline Henderson, Ellison Clark, and a fourth grandchild due in February; three brothers, Clyde Benny Brown (Doris) of Shirley, Dr. Charles Brown (Jennetta) of Russellville and Fairfield Bay, Lane Brown of Marshall; two sisters, Jo Nan Harper of Shirley and Emma Hink (Dickie) of Clinton. Betty is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and colleagues.
Hebrews 13:2 says, ''Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.'' Betty lived this daily. She was kind and loving beyond measure. Many have entertained angels unaware. For those who spent any time at all with Betty, you have been blessed to have entertained an angel.
Private family funeral services will be at Settlement Baptist Church in Shirley, Arkansas on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 2:00pm. The family will live stream to Facebook. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas, the public is welcome to attend.
The family is hosting a drive thru memorial celebration Friday, January 8, 2021 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the Shirley High School Rotunda.
In lieu of flowers, donantion may be made to the Shirley Community Church.
To express condolences online visit www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
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