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Betty Jo Straight

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Betty Jo Straight, 79, of Tontitown, Arkansas passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her residence. Betty was born on October 9, 1937, a daughter of Jonnie Giffin and Rachel (Brown) Giffin. She retired from Preform Line Products and she enjoyed bowling and fishing. Betty loved spending time with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her mother; her husband, Jesse Straight; one daughter, Debbie Townson; and two brothers, Clinton Giffin and Dean Giffin. Betty is survived by her son, Robert Straight and wife Cathy of Tontitown, Arkansas; one daughter, Connie Cheatham of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Mayhue and Sonja Breeden both of Springdale, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with committal service to follow at the Forest Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.Backstrom-Pyeatte.com.

Published January 10, 2017

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