Bettye DeVonne McElhanon, 82, of North Little Rock passed away on August 8, 2020. She was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas on January 11, 1938 to the late Rush D. Faulkner and Lois Emily Faulkner-Irby.
She was a 1955 North Little Rock High School graduate who was a cheerleader and enjoyed dancing. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Sherwood, Arkansas. She was very active and believed in volunteering her time to organizations such as the North Little Rock Junior League, First United Methodist Church and Friendship Baptist Church. Her greatest joy was her family, her grandchildren and being with everyone at family gatherings.
She is preceded in death by her brother Jim Faulkner.
Bettye leaves the love of her life and husband of 60 years, Jewel (Joe) Wayne McElhanon; her children Gregg McElhanon and Shelly McElhanon Rankin (Zane); her grandchildren Matthew McElhanon, Carson Rankin and Bridger Rankin; her siblings Mackey Faulkner (Alyce) and Robert Faulkner (Nita); sister-in-law Brenda Faulkner; many extended family and friends will miss her dearly.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 10150 Brockington, Sherwood, Arkansas, 72120
Family will be hosting a private service.
Arrangements are entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72176. 501-982-3400.
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Bettye was a special friend and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
PRAYING FOR YOU AND FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS YOU IS TIME
I WILL SURE MISS HER IN SS SHE SAT NEXT TO ME LOUISE FOLSOM
She was a sweet Southern Lady Bless all of you Love and Prayers
Bettye was a wonderful woman, spirit filed, spreading her joy of Jesus with anyone who would listen. She was and will remain a dear friend, one who you could count on. Prayers for the family during this time of sorrow. The family will have such wonderful memories of her that will bring comfort to all..
What a beautiful lady inside and out. Prayers to the family and all the her friends.
Bettye was a dear friend for many years. She will be terribly missed but never forgotten. Rest In Peace my friend. Sending sympathy to Joe and family.
Bette was a beautiful and gracious person. I enjoyed being in Investment Club with her.
My thoughts and prayer are with the family.
Shelly, your mother was a beautiful lady inside and out. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dan and I wish you peace, comfort and love, dear friend.
Bettye was a special friend. Prayers for her family in their time of grief.
Bettye was a dear friend of mine starting in junior high. My sympathy to Joe and family. Joe and I worked for the same company for many years and became great friends. Bettye will be missed.
I will miss her so much .Taught me dance at the BOY’S Club.and then as time rolls along fell in love and married her brother.She will always be apart of my life. EVEN though life moved on. AND we all went out separate ways..WE remained friends.That was how she was sweet and loving to all.
Joe, So very sorry for your loss. You will continue to be n our thoughts & prayers. Have missed seeing you at Gadwall’s. Martha Faulkner has been keeping us updated.
Jim & Pat Elders (Siebert’s; Embassy Church)
Daughter, Pam & Granddaughter, Grace
So sorry, a very beautiful and lovely person
Joe, I am so so sorry. May God put his loving arms around you and your family
Betty was such a fine Christian lady! Enjoyed her so much in school and our monthly luncheons . So encouraging during my cancer battle! Will be missed!
Bettye was a dear dear friend. A great Christian and wonderful person. Prayers are being sent to her family
Bettye was a blessing to all who knew her! We were friends for many years! She was always a fine Christian woman and lived that way her whole life and everyone loved her!”We will miss you ,Bettye!
I will miss her big smile when she walked into the door for Sunday School. She always made me feel happier with that beautiful smile. I am praying for you all.
So sorry for your loss.
Praying for you at this difficult time
Bettye was a lovely girl and a wonderful friend from our days at Crestwood Elementary School PTA and at Junior Service League in North Little Rock. I ran into her a year or so ago, shopping, and she was still the beautiful, sweet woman that she had always been.. May God bless and keep her family and Grant Eternal Rest Unto Bettye.
I have such fond memories of being with Bettye and Shelly. We lived next door to Rush and Ms. Faulkner on Arrowhead. Bettye was a beautiful southern women and now a beautiful Angel. Keeping you all in our prayers. Kandi Croom
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