Betty Jean (Brewer) Staggs

Betty Jean Staggs of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, June 18, 2023 in Waldron, Arkansas. Betty was born February 21, 1944 in Paola, Kansas to John and Evelyn Brewer. She was 79 years old.

Betty was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron. She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord. Betty and her husband Harrell were instrumental in helping to start a Sunday School group in Mississippi on Kessler Air Force Base that reached over 5000 children. Betty was also a volunteer in the blind and visually impaired community. She loved doing whatever she could to be helpful. As much as Betty loved helping others, nothing compared to the care and devotion she took in raising her family and being a strong role model.

Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters: Brenda Staggs of Waldron, Arkansas and Deborah Sheets of Tennessee. Betty will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Corey Pryor, Wesley Pryor and Caitlynn Pryor and great grandchildren: Savannah, Dalton, Braylon, Colston and Cooper. She is also survived by her siblings: Jo Ann Hendon, Pamala Bryant, Mike Brewer, Larry Brewer and Rick Brewer. Betty will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family and friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband Dalton Harrell Staggs, one infant son, and her parents John and Evelyn as well as one sister, Linda Hortter and one brother Johnny Lee Brewer.

Betty's celebration of life service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jackie Smith officiating. Interment will be in Paola, Kansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Betty's visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

You may leave words of comfort and remembrance for Betty's family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.