Betty Jean Sulton was born to Rush Sulton and Thelma Fitzgerald Sulton, on Wednesday, February 12th, 1930, in a small, rustic, four-room shack, in Big Creek, Arkansas. And was promoted to glory around 10 pm, Friday evening, July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 20 days. Today, we celebrate her life and faith knowing, “To be Absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord!”
Betty Sulton met Lester Burton at South Central Bible College in 1950, and on Friday, March 9th, 1951, were married at First Assembly of God Church in Malvern, Ar.
Lester and Betty Jean Burton were married for 60 years and 6 months.
Betty Burton was preceded in death by her father and mother, Rush and Thelma Sulton; her husband, Rev. Lester Burton; two sisters, Merle Dean Jackson and Charlotte Key Marlin; and two great-grandchildren, Hughston Burton and Dixie Burton.
Betty Burton is survived by two sisters, Sue McDonald of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Joyce Yount of Vilonia, Arkansas. Betty Burton is also survived by her three children. Donna Young [Raymond] of Bigelow, Arkansas; Larry Burton [Marilyn] of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Kevin Burton [Janica] of Falcon Crest, North Carolina. She is also survived by eight Grandchildren: Chad Young [Shana], Stephanie Abrao [Edson], Kristen Brown [Ross], Justin Burton [Melonie], Austin Burton, Haley Burton, River Burton, and Paisley Burton. And 10 great- grandchildren: Grayson Young [Elizabeth], Eden Vickers [Canyon], Stratton Young, Giovanni Abrao, Caio Abrao, Layne Burton, Leighton Burton, Eva Grace Burton, Beckett Brown, and Isla Brown.
Betty Burton graduated from South Central Bible College in 1951. Betty and her husband, Lester Burton were involved in ministry for 50 years, serving as the Senior Pastor for Bethel, Pinnacle, Jacksonville First, Oak Forest, Southwest, Benton First, and Star City First Assembly of God. After retirement, Betty worked for 11 years at McArthur Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Betty was a gifted Teacher, Leader, Pastor’s wife, and Communicator. Her greatest attributes were her love for people, compassion, commitment to Christ, and prayer life. Her impact has been felt by many through the years. We feel our assessment of the impact of Mom’s lifetime of loving Jesus mirrors the epitaph God gave Moses. God said, He was “Gentle rain on Tender herbs.”
We would like to Thank, the Administration and Staff of Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Little Rock, Arkansas, for their loving care of our mom in the last year of her life.
Funeral will be held Thursday afternoon, at Crystal Hill Baptist Church, 18823 Crystal Valley Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, at 2 pm, Thursday, July 9th, with Visitation beginning at 1 pm till 2 pm.
Interment will be at Pinecrest Cemetery in Bryant, Arkansas.
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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Larry Burton and Family, my sincere condolences to you and your family!
Praying for the family during this time, Sister Burton was a wonderful woman of God and we always loved talking to her. Rest In Peace Sister Burton and will be seeing you and Brother Burton soon.
I’ve known and loved Sister Burton since 2000 when I started attending church at McArthur Assembly of God. She was one of the most Godly woman I’ve known. If she said she would pray for you, you can be absolutely sure she touched heaven on your behalf.
Psalms 116:15 - “Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints.”
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. What an incredible legacy that Mr. and Mrs. Burton lived and walked out. Life goals for sure! Grateful for Heaven and the precious reunions that await us all.
Love and Blessings
Sister Burton exemplified the love of Christ to me as a young believer. I have never heard her say anything unkind about another. As the years passed, she continued to remain a gentle presence within the congregations in which she and Brother Burton served. When invited to their church and home in later years, she would have prepared a lunch after church that certainly tasted better than any restaurant served. Donna, Larry, Kevin, I’m sorry you must walk this dark path; for if ever there was a light embodied in a believer, she was it. And now, for a little while, you must endure without her light. I thank God for all of you and love you all very much. Prayers.
I loved her so much. She was a woman of god and someone to emulate.
Your mother and grandmother is a completely lovely woman who is now experiencing the fulfillment of the living eternal hope that was so evident in how she lived her life on earth. She was always patient, smiling, positive, kind and encouraging. Well, I could just list out the fruit of the Spirit and that would describe her. What a powerful role model of living as a servant to God and others. I know that legacy is living on in your wonderful family. My prayers are with you. My love for you is eternal.
It has been my honor to have known and spent time with such a Godly person, who sets the standard for all Christians. She walked the walk and talked the talk. She was like everyone’s second mom who you could go to at any time and with any problem and she would pray with you, and you know God answers prayers, especially from this beautiful child of God. I will miss you Sister Betty Burton, but I know I will see you again someday.
Larry, Donna and Kevin…Thank you for sharing your special mom with. so many of us.
The Dillehay Family
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