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Betty Ann Emitt, 73, of Kingston; died Friday, December 20, 2019, at Fayetteville. She was born Thursday, April 18, 1946, at Dinsmore; to Roy and Agnes Gibbs Madewell. Betty was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. She married William Harold Emitt on April 12, 1968; they were married 51 years and were parents to three children. Betty spent her life caring for children, she loved her family, was a proud supporter of Kingston public schools and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play basketball. Betty was predeceased by her parents; three sisters, Ruby Madewell, Juanita Madewell, and Mary Jane McMillan; and five brothers, Willie Madewell, Alvin Madewell, James Madewell, Jimmy Madewell, and Kenny Madewell. She is survived by her husband, William Emitt of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Felicia and Billy Hickman of Kingston; and Brenda and Darrell Trammel of Eureka Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Shandy Emitt of Huntsville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jess and Judy Madewell of Springdale; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 12:30-2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2019, at First Southern Baptist Church in Kingston. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 PM, with Nick Hartness officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert Copenhaver, Sterling Emitt, Jonathan Emitt, Jodie Copenhaver, Phillip Emitt, and Terran Villines, Honorary pallbearers will be Kayla Villines, Breanna Emitt, Rebekah Copenhaver, Alivia Earp, Alexa Earp, and Trey Walker. Interment will immediately follow services at Liberty Cemetery in Dry Fork. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Betty Emitt

April 18, 1946 - December 20, 2019