Betty Ransom

Betty Ransom, 81 of Fort Smith passed away Monday, January 14, 2013. She was born May 9, 1931 in Fort Smith to the late John and Irene Garrett. She was a member of the Church of Christ and retired from Wal-Mart #16 in Van Buren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roger Ransom, her daughter Sherry Ransom and her son Gary Ransom. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel with burial to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She is survived by her son Ronnie Ransom of Fayetteville, her brother John I. Garrett, Jr. of Little Rock, and her brother-in-law Billy Ransom. Honorary pallbearers will be Associates from Wal-Mart #16 in Van Buren. Visitation was held 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Westark Church of Christ Benevolent Fund, 900 Waldron Road, Ft. Smith, Ark. 72904. To sign the on line guest book please visit www.fentressmortuary.com.