Obituary for Betty Wiley
Betty Lavonne "Morton" Wiley passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, at her home in Atkins, Arkansas, at 90 years of age. Born October 28, 1932, at her Grandmother Morton's home in Atkins, her parents were Bruce and Theta "Jackson" Morton.
She is survived by her only brother & sister-in-law Bob & Skeet Morton of Benton, Arkansas, two sons, Larry Ray Wiley, his wife Diana of Atkins, John K. Wiley of Eureka Springs, one daughter JaNan and son-in-law Bruce Shipley of Pottsville, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one niece.
Formal education was obtained in Atkins and Harrisonville, Missouri, public schools. She attended Arkansas Tech and finishing school at The Christian Women's Institute of Kansas City, Mo. As a devoted mother of three, she was an active member of the Atkins First United Methodist church, former member of the Pope County Extension Homemakers Club and often served luncheons for the Atkins Lions Club. She was an at home mother for years, later employed by Sav-A-Sum Market and Tyson Foods prior to retirement.
Best described as a mother that demonstrated "unconditional Love to her family and friends " she was gentle and kind.
The family will receive guest at 10 a.m. May 18, 2023, (Thursday), at The First United Methodist Church in Atkins. Rev. Michael Blanchard will officiate memorial services at 11:00. Arrangements were made under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to support the ministry of her beloved church.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com
She is survived by her only brother & sister-in-law Bob & Skeet Morton of Benton, Arkansas, two sons, Larry Ray Wiley, his wife Diana of Atkins, John K. Wiley of Eureka Springs, one daughter JaNan and son-in-law Bruce Shipley of Pottsville, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one niece.
Formal education was obtained in Atkins and Harrisonville, Missouri, public schools. She attended Arkansas Tech and finishing school at The Christian Women's Institute of Kansas City, Mo. As a devoted mother of three, she was an active member of the Atkins First United Methodist church, former member of the Pope County Extension Homemakers Club and often served luncheons for the Atkins Lions Club. She was an at home mother for years, later employed by Sav-A-Sum Market and Tyson Foods prior to retirement.
Best described as a mother that demonstrated "unconditional Love to her family and friends " she was gentle and kind.
The family will receive guest at 10 a.m. May 18, 2023, (Thursday), at The First United Methodist Church in Atkins. Rev. Michael Blanchard will officiate memorial services at 11:00. Arrangements were made under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to support the ministry of her beloved church.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com