Betty Earnest Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, J.O. Tipton; her first husband of 41 years and father of her children, Ernest Grace; second husband, Walter Earnest; and son-in-law, Tracy Hart.
She is survived by three daughters, Cindy Briant and husband, Roy of New Edinburg, Jean Hart and Brenda Barnett and husband, Stoney, all of Kingsland; a son, Wade Grace of New Edinburg; sister, Judy Spakes of Rowell; brothers, Tommy Mosley of Sheridan, Bill Mosley and wife Lisa of Kingsland; eight grandchildren, Jason (Shannon) Mann, Nicholas Hart, Justin (Ashley) Hart, Jake (Erika)Barnett, Jeremy Barnett, Elizabeth Grace, Presley Grace and Gracelyn Grace; nine great grandchildren and five great- great grandchildren.
The family will hold a private service at a later date. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
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