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Oct. 28, 2025

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Betty Shores Obituary

Betty Ann Shores of Trumann, departed from this life Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 78 years, 8 months, and 11 days. She was born Wednesday, February 12, 1947 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Coy and Elizabeth Hrezo Henderson. She was a 1965 graduate of Jonesboro High School. She was employed by St. Bernards for over 40 years and was extensively proud of her job there as a Histotechnologist. Betty loved to read, and was a member of First Baptist Church where she was involved with many things around the church and taught Sunday School for many years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Shores of the home; two daughters, Keiley Blair of Jonesboro, Amber (Matt) Moon of Trumann, AR; sister, Mary Henderson of Jonesboro and brother, Bill (Darenthy) Henderson of Brookland. Visitation will be Tuesday October 28th from 5:00 till 6:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, 1301 Hwy 69, Trumann, AR. A Celebration of life will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Dr. John Maley officiating. Burial will be private. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneral home.net

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Published by Jonesboro Right Now on Oct. 24, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Betty Shores

Oct

28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1301 Highway 69 West, Trumann, AR 72472

Oct

28

Funeral service

6:00 a.m.

Thompson Funeral Home

220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472

Oct

28

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1301 Highway 69 West, Trumann, AR 72472

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Thompson Funeral Home - Trumann

220 Viva Drive P.O. Box 607, Trumann, AR 72472

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Dorothy Byford

October 25, 2025

Gary and family, I am so sorry to learn of Betty´s passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dorothy

Jim and Myra Osment

October 25, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary and the family! So sorry for your loss. Jim and Myra Osment

Shirley Smith

October 25, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I first met her at school then would see her from time to time. I had not seen her since the last high school class reunion that she attended. Praying for God's comfort and peace to surround the family during this time and the days ahead.

Beth Presley

October 25, 2025

Gary, we´re so sorry. Sincerely, Donald and Beth Presley

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