Betty Jo Gray
October 28, 1930 - September 14, 2016
Betty Jo Gray, 85 of Walnut Ridge, died September 14, 2016 in the St. Bernard’s Hospital. Born October 28, 1930 in Walnut Ridge, daughter of the late Bert and Arlena Campbell Caldwell. She was united in marriage to Oscar Daniel Gray on December 30, 1950. Betty was a Christian and a member of the Strawfloor Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, homemaker and worked diligently side by side with Oscar as an Army wife, and business partner. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Oscar; five brothers, Delmar, Bobby, Gene, David “Sonny” and William “Jr” Caldwell. Survivors include three daughters, Debby (late Terry) Rogers and Sarah (Kenny) Wright both of Hoxie, Becky (Rick) Carter of Jonesboro; five grandchildren, Jeremy Carter and wife Sarah, Julie Helms and husband Matt, Sabrina Buys and husband Brock, Dustin Blackshear and wife Whitney, Elizabeth Carter; nine great-grandchildren, Bryce & Baylor Carter, Cameron & Charlie Buys, Ashlynn & Allyson Blackshear, Stormy, Sadie & Lockman Helms; daughter and granddaughter of her heart was Barbara Ann and Dana; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2 PM in the Bryan Chapel. Pallbearers are Dustin Blackshear, Jeremy Carter, Brock Buys, Matt Helms, Andy Tolley and Jerry Lee. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park.
Betty Jo Gray, 85 of Walnut Ridge, died September 14, 2016 in the St. Bernard’s Hospital. Born October 28, 1930 in Walnut Ridge, daughter of the late Bert and Arlena Campbell Caldwell. She was united in marriage to Oscar Daniel Gray... View Obituary & Service Information