Betty Ann Ashley Wilson, age 77, of Royal, Arkansas, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1948 in Hot Springs to Drew and Lavern Ashley.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, watching movies, reading, tending to her plants, painting, and pottery. She also enjoyed visiting with friends and family that stopped by The Shop to say hello. She liked growing her own vegetables and canning everything she grew. She enjoyed making fresh jams, jellies, and butters and sharing all her goodies with her friends and family.
She graduated from Garland County Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing and obtained her Registered Nurse license in 1985. She graduated from Henderson State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 1989. She was a Nursing Instructor, Skills Lab Coordinator, and Clinical Supervisor at Garland County Community College before moving to Texas. She spent most of her nursing career working in the ICU department of several hospitals in Arkansas and Texas.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robby Dale Wilson; son Micah Deon Davidson; sister Rena Mae Williams; and brother Drew Ashley Jr.
Betty is survived by her brother Dennie Ashley (Liz), daughter Leah Davidson (Mike Simpson); son Seth Davidson (Carrie); step daughter Wanda Tigue (Ted); grandchildren Jade Bradford, Kimberly Ashley, Brittany Bankhead, Cameron Kitchens, Blake Tigue, Troy Tigue, and Tiffany Jackson; great grandchildren Jayden Bradford, Kayson West, Camelia, Jaspyn, and Gemma Bankhead, Blake Cranford, Gage Kitchens, EJ Jackson, and Haven Tigue; Nieces, nephews, and cousins including the Davidson clan to whom she was always known as Aunt Betty.
The visitation will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Alpine Community Building in Alpine, Arkansas. The service will follow at 3:00 P.M.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I didn’t know Betty personally but my mother Melba wanted me to say how sorry she was and how much she enjoyed visiting with her in the Shop.. Her and my niece Kailyn went in there a lot and we pray for the entire family and everyone affected.. God Bless you all and may Jesus’ blanket of understanding and comfort blanket you all during this tough time..
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