Betty Jo Graves

Betty Jo Graves, 77, of Springdale passed from this life on Sept. 25, 2014, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. She was born on Jan. 16, 1937, in Oark, Ark., to Preston and Grace Thomas Smith. Betty was a gifted quilter. She mastered the art of the handwritten note — her cards and letters will be treasured by her friends and family. Betty adored her family and cherished their time together. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Graves; three sisters; and two brothers. Betty is lovingly remembered by her son, Terry Stamps and his wife, Trish; three granddaughters, Terra Goss and her husband, Steven, Brandi Skelton and her husband, Kenny, and Amber Upton and her husband, Kevin; seven great-grandchildren, Macy Goss, Madison Goss, Ethan Skelton, Evan Skelton, Hayden Brooks, Elliana Upton and Kinsley Upton; a brother, Dolin Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at Sonora Baptist Church. The Rev. Danny Williams will be officiating. Interment will follow at Friendship Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Sonora Baptist Church Christ Fund. Please share your fond thoughts and memories of Betty on her memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.