Betty Jene Miller's Obituary
Betty Jene Miller, 81, of Rogers, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. She was born on July 28, 1944, in Clifty, Arkansas, to Sammie Lane and Lela Kirk Lane.
A longtime resident of Rogers, Betty grew up near Clifty and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1963.
She worked at Walmart for 30 years as a workman’s compensation claims manager. Prior to that, she was employed at Bear Brands and the Helen R. Walton Children’s Center.
Betty had a deep love for plants and gardening. She had a remarkable green thumb, and her plants always flourished. She also enjoyed reading and solving crossword puzzles. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family—whether visiting, sharing a meal, or enjoying a shopping trip together.
A devoted member of Pea Ridge Freewill Baptist Church for more than 30 years, Betty had previously attended Clifty Freewill Baptist Church and Bentonville Freewill Baptist Church before joining the congregation in Pea Ridge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Ken; her son‑in‑law, Frank Nivens; and her brothers, Ronnie Lane, Wayne Lane, and Anthony Lane.
Betty is survived by her son, Scott Miller, and his wife, Angela, of Bentonville; her daughter, Melodi Nivens, of Branson, Missouri; and her grandson, Christopher Nivens. She is also survived by two sisters, Marlene Elliott and her husband, Terry, and Alta Montgomery, all of Rogers; two brothers, Arnold Lane and his wife, Barbara, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Dwayne Lane and his wife, Georgia, of Clifty, Arkansas; along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9th, at Nelson‑Berna Funeral Home in Rogers, with a celebration of life service to follow at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Brother Jamey Doyle and Brother Ellis Doyle. Burial will take place at Ruddick Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in honor of Betty Miller to Pea Ridge Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 763, Pea Ridge, AR 72751.
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