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Betty Louise Hayes, 87, of Huntsville; passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice, Springdale. She was born Sunday, November 20, 1938, at Harrison; to Robert Grant and Mary Estaleen Hayes Tennison. Betty was a devoted homemaker and the loving mother of six children, whose greatest joy was caring for her family. She attended Black Oak Baptist Church and lived a life rooted in faith, hard work, and compassion. A true homesteader and pioneering woman, Betty embraced a simple life and found happiness in the beauty of the outdoors. She especially loved sitting on her front porch, watching the wildlife and enjoying the peaceful moments nature provided. She also looked forward to keeping up with her favorite soap operas. Known for her sassy spirit and spunky personality, Betty brought laughter, strength, and warmth to those around her. Beneath her spirited nature was a kind and generous heart. She was always willing to help anyone in need, often giving whatever she had to someone who needed it more. Betty faithfully checked on her family, making sure everyone was cared for and never forgotten. Her unwavering love, selflessness, and fierce devotion to those she loved will be remembered always by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Hayes; her second husband Jimmy Kelley; one son, Timothy Hayes; one daughter, Belinda Loventhal; one grandson, Terry Voyles; her parents, Robert Tennison and Mary Whittenburg; three brothers, Roy Dean Whittenburg, David Whittenburg, and Lewis Tennison; and two sisters, Opal Smith and Sandy Hawk. Betty is survived by one son, Gary Hayes, of Wynne; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Roger Brumley, of Alma; Cheryl and Henry Voyles, of Wichita, Kansas; and Roberta and Dewayne Williams, of Huntington. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, Michael Hayes, Jarrod Baxter, James Baxter, Tyler Parker, Shannon Parker, Stephen Brumley, Robert Brumley, Colton Brumley, Cory Brumley, Latrisha Murphy, Westley Murphy, Michael Murphy, Lacretia Smith, Lundy Hayes, Felisha Cravens, Candace Liles, Carmen Franklin, and Nicole Watkins; four sisters, Nina, Helen, Joann, and Janice; two brothers, Donny and Randy Jo; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Brashears Funeral Home. Memorial services will begin at 10:00 AM, with Brother Bob Headrick officiating. Private inurnment will be in Goshen Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Betty Hayes

November 20, 1938 - July 19, 2026