Betty Jane Miller, 90 of Bates Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Betty was born August 17, 1932 in Bates, Arkansas to John Jackson Pepper and Mollie Jane (Wilson) Pepper. Betty was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a true example of living by God’s word. Her faithfulness and servant’s heart were witnessed by many.
Betty was a hard working woman who enjoyed quilting, canning and working on word searches. She loved her family and looked forward to spending time with each and every one of them. Betty leaves a legacy of love, compassion and helping others with everyone blessed to have been touched by her friendship.
Betty leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Carolyn Underwood and husband Larry of Bates, Arkansas, Donna Quick and husband Randy of Greenwood, Arkansas, Ronnie Miller and wife Sheila of Greenwood, Arkansas and Jerry Miller and wife Toni of Heavener, Oklahoma. She will forever remain in the hearts of her 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Betty will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones dear to heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mollie Jane (Wilson) Pepper and John Jackson Pepper, her husband Deral Miller, one son Wayland Miller, three sisters: Willa Dean Duncan, Evelene Fruen, Mary Ann Pathiakis and three brothers: Julious Pepper, John Ed Pepper, Jimmy Pepper.
Betty’s life celebration will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Bates Assembly of God Church in Bates, Arkansas. with Rev. James Self officiating. Interment will follow at Gipson Cemetery in Bates, Arkansas.
Betty’s pallbearers will be Ronnie Miller, Jerry Miller, Nathan Underwood, Josh Miller, Scott Quick and Richard Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Dale Nix, Roger Nix, Mike Nix and Terry Nix.
Betty’s visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
