Betty Helen Galloway's Obituary
Betty Helen Galloway, age 96, passed peacefully, surrounded by family on
August 2nd in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born January 11, 1927, in Bentonville,
Arkansas to the late William “Dutch” and Jessie Aden Zeidler. Betty was preceded
in death by her husband Clois A. Galloway, twin brother Bill Zeidler and sister
Arwanda Woods Meinen.
Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and a friend to many. It was a blessing
to know Betty.
Betty loved her small town of Bentonville. She was Senior Class President and star
basketball player at Bentonville High School. She also loved Razorback Football
and calling the Hogs!! She also loved her See’s Candy and Dr. Pepper!
Betty and Clois moved to California in the early 1950’s. There she became the
head bookkeeper for the Smith’s Food King Grocery chain. She was a dedicated
employee and helped the company grow.
They returned to their hometown of Bentonville in the mid 1980’s to enjoy their
retirement.
Betty was famous for her hot rolls and peanut butter roll up cookies. Most Tuesdays you could find her cooking fellowship dinners at the Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank the caring and loving caregivers at Village on the Parks in Bentonville. We are forever grateful for your love and kindness.
Betty is survived by her daughters; Brenda Murphy and husband James
of Bentonville, Cyndy Norris and husband Bill of Anaheim, California;
grandchildren Laura Justiss and husband Jeff of Nixa, Missouri, Jim
Murphy and wife Kim of Pea Ridge, Bill Norris and wife Gina of Colton,
California, Tony Norris and wife Melissa of Anaheim, California; great-
grandchildren Jeffery (Vanesa), Bradley, Wesley, Lauryn, Maddison, Kennedy,
Turner, Luc, Cole, and Stevie; and a host of extended family and
friends.
A visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home of Rogers between 4-6pm, Monday, August 7th. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 8th at 10am at
First United Methodist Church of Bentonville with interment to follow
at Bentonville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church food pantry, Second Street Pantry Mission or the First United Methodist memorial fund.
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