Betty Jo Moore

Betty Jo Stanley Moore, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, after a short illness. She leaves behind a family who all love her and are proud of her. They are grateful for the positive influence she had on them as she sought to follow the Way of the Lord. Betty was a member of the Church of Christ.

Betty was born April 18, 1940, on a farm at Herget, near Bay. She never lost her love for the country, and she always enjoyed watching farmers work their land and crops. Betty graduated Bay High School in 1958, and attended Arkansas State College where she was a pioneer student-athlete in an emerging volleyball program.

Betty was the eldest child of William Robert "Bob" and Pearl Louie Williamson Stanley. She was preceded in death by  her parents. She leaves behind Neal Moore, her constant companion and husband of 56 years, and her sons, Patrick Moore, John David "Dave" Moore and Ben Moore. They will always have fond memories of her, and they will miss her very much. Betty also had three granddaughters: Emily, Hannah and Lauren; and ten great grandchildren. Betty has 2 brothers: Douglas "Doug" Stanley of Trumann and Howard Stanley of Jonesboro,   as well as several other family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2021, at Emerson Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Nettleton Cemetery with Jimmy Ferguson officiating.

For lasting memorials the family asks that consideration be given to the Paragould Children's Home, 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450.