obit by Frazer's Funeral Home, Warren, Ark.
Betty Jean Callaway Hargis, age 87, of Warren, AR., passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Callaway and Cora Callaway, and brothers, Wallace Callaway, Jr and James Callaway.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Hargis, Jr of Warren; sister Irene Harrower of Atlanta, Georgia; son William Hargis, III and wife Laurel of Katy, Texas; daughter Carol Isom and husband Gary of Little Rock; and daughter Gretchen Peacock and husband Gary of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Additionally, she is survived by two granddaughters, Christa Gibson and Erin Huff; four grandsons, Matthew Twyford and Caleb, Joshua and Benjamin Peacock; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Betty was born in Glenwood on January 22, 1924. She grew up in Murfeesboro in a devoutly Methodist household. The strong faith of her childhood continued to strengthen her throughout her life, especially as she cared for her parents in their final years and for her two brothers, whose health was compromised at an early age. The first and only love of Betty's life was Bill Hargis. The couple married on September 21, 1943, shortly before Bill's World War II deployment, where he was wounded in the Normandy invasion. After Bill's return from the war, the couple set up their home in Warren, where they lived for 67 years. The two were devoted members of Warren's First Baptist Church. Betty was celebrated throughout her life as a stunning classic beauty, but her inner grace far exceeded her physical charms. She was a compassionate and wise woman; a loyal daughter, mother, sister and grandmother with an infectious laugh that cheered those around her. In her last years, though her health was poor, friends and caregivers were still drawn to Betty's sweet spirit. She was adored by many, but none more than her husband, Bill, who loves to talk of how he met the most beautiful girl at Henderson College and of all of their happy years spent as one. Their life together is the stuff of which novels are written. As this chapter ends in Betty's life, their love story continues. Though Bill and Betty could never imagine their lives without one another, in the end, whether or not they leave this world together is not nearly as important as the fact that they lived as loving partners, and shining examples of grace and devotion. Betty's legacy of love means that her story really will have no end. She will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. A Little Rock memorial service will be held Wednesday March 23, at 10:00 a.m at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. A brief family visitation will immediately follow that service. A Warren family visitation will be held at Frazer's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Betty Jean Callaway Hargis, age 87, of Warren, AR., passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Callaway and Cora Callaway, and brothers, Wallace Callaway, Jr and James Callaway.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Hargis, Jr of Warren; sister Irene Harrower of Atlanta, Georgia; son William Hargis, III and wife Laurel of Katy, Texas; daughter Carol Isom and husband Gary of Little Rock; and daughter Gretchen Peacock and husband Gary of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Additionally, she is survived by two granddaughters, Christa Gibson and Erin Huff; four grandsons, Matthew Twyford and Caleb, Joshua and Benjamin Peacock; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Betty was born in Glenwood on January 22, 1924. She grew up in Murfeesboro in a devoutly Methodist household. The strong faith of her childhood continued to strengthen her throughout her life, especially as she cared for her parents in their final years and for her two brothers, whose health was compromised at an early age. The first and only love of Betty's life was Bill Hargis. The couple married on September 21, 1943, shortly before Bill's World War II deployment, where he was wounded in the Normandy invasion. After Bill's return from the war, the couple set up their home in Warren, where they lived for 67 years. The two were devoted members of Warren's First Baptist Church. Betty was celebrated throughout her life as a stunning classic beauty, but her inner grace far exceeded her physical charms. She was a compassionate and wise woman; a loyal daughter, mother, sister and grandmother with an infectious laugh that cheered those around her. In her last years, though her health was poor, friends and caregivers were still drawn to Betty's sweet spirit. She was adored by many, but none more than her husband, Bill, who loves to talk of how he met the most beautiful girl at Henderson College and of all of their happy years spent as one. Their life together is the stuff of which novels are written. As this chapter ends in Betty's life, their love story continues. Though Bill and Betty could never imagine their lives without one another, in the end, whether or not they leave this world together is not nearly as important as the fact that they lived as loving partners, and shining examples of grace and devotion. Betty's legacy of love means that her story really will have no end. She will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. A Little Rock memorial service will be held Wednesday March 23, at 10:00 a.m at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. A brief family visitation will immediately follow that service. A Warren family visitation will be held at Frazer's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.
obit by Frazer's Funeral Home, Warren, Ark.
Betty Jean Callaway Hargis, age 87, of Warren, AR., passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Callaway and Cora Callaway, and brothers, Wallace Callaway, Jr and James Callaway.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Hargis, Jr of Warren; sister Irene Harrower of Atlanta, Georgia; son William Hargis, III and wife Laurel of Katy, Texas; daughter Carol Isom and husband Gary of Little Rock; and daughter Gretchen Peacock and husband Gary of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Additionally, she is survived by two granddaughters, Christa Gibson and Erin Huff; four grandsons, Matthew Twyford and Caleb, Joshua and Benjamin Peacock; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Betty was born in Glenwood on January 22, 1924. She grew up in Murfeesboro in a devoutly Methodist household. The strong faith of her childhood continued to strengthen her throughout her life, especially as she cared for her parents in their final years and for her two brothers, whose health was compromised at an early age. The first and only love of Betty's life was Bill Hargis. The couple married on September 21, 1943, shortly before Bill's World War II deployment, where he was wounded in the Normandy invasion. After Bill's return from the war, the couple set up their home in Warren, where they lived for 67 years. The two were devoted members of Warren's First Baptist Church. Betty was celebrated throughout her life as a stunning classic beauty, but her inner grace far exceeded her physical charms. She was a compassionate and wise woman; a loyal daughter, mother, sister and grandmother with an infectious laugh that cheered those around her. In her last years, though her health was poor, friends and caregivers were still drawn to Betty's sweet spirit. She was adored by many, but none more than her husband, Bill, who loves to talk of how he met the most beautiful girl at Henderson College and of all of their happy years spent as one. Their life together is the stuff of which novels are written. As this chapter ends in Betty's life, their love story continues. Though Bill and Betty could never imagine their lives without one another, in the end, whether or not they leave this world together is not nearly as important as the fact that they lived as loving partners, and shining examples of grace and devotion. Betty's legacy of love means that her story really will have no end. She will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. A Little Rock memorial service will be held Wednesday March 23, at 10:00 a.m at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. A brief family visitation will immediately follow that service. A Warren family visitation will be held at Frazer's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Betty Jean Callaway Hargis, age 87, of Warren, AR., passed into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 20, 2011.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Callaway and Cora Callaway, and brothers, Wallace Callaway, Jr and James Callaway.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband William "Bill" Hargis, Jr of Warren; sister Irene Harrower of Atlanta, Georgia; son William Hargis, III and wife Laurel of Katy, Texas; daughter Carol Isom and husband Gary of Little Rock; and daughter Gretchen Peacock and husband Gary of Sharpsburg, Georgia. Additionally, she is survived by two granddaughters, Christa Gibson and Erin Huff; four grandsons, Matthew Twyford and Caleb, Joshua and Benjamin Peacock; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Betty was born in Glenwood on January 22, 1924. She grew up in Murfeesboro in a devoutly Methodist household. The strong faith of her childhood continued to strengthen her throughout her life, especially as she cared for her parents in their final years and for her two brothers, whose health was compromised at an early age. The first and only love of Betty's life was Bill Hargis. The couple married on September 21, 1943, shortly before Bill's World War II deployment, where he was wounded in the Normandy invasion. After Bill's return from the war, the couple set up their home in Warren, where they lived for 67 years. The two were devoted members of Warren's First Baptist Church. Betty was celebrated throughout her life as a stunning classic beauty, but her inner grace far exceeded her physical charms. She was a compassionate and wise woman; a loyal daughter, mother, sister and grandmother with an infectious laugh that cheered those around her. In her last years, though her health was poor, friends and caregivers were still drawn to Betty's sweet spirit. She was adored by many, but none more than her husband, Bill, who loves to talk of how he met the most beautiful girl at Henderson College and of all of their happy years spent as one. Their life together is the stuff of which novels are written. As this chapter ends in Betty's life, their love story continues. Though Bill and Betty could never imagine their lives without one another, in the end, whether or not they leave this world together is not nearly as important as the fact that they lived as loving partners, and shining examples of grace and devotion. Betty's legacy of love means that her story really will have no end. She will be loved and greatly missed by all who knew her. A Little Rock memorial service will be held Wednesday March 23, at 10:00 a.m at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. A brief family visitation will immediately follow that service. A Warren family visitation will be held at Frazer's Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday and a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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