Betty Carrington Devine

Betty Jean Carrington Devine, age 83 passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 at the Woods Nursing and Rehab in Monticello. She was born September 5, 1927 in Lincoln County. She loved her family, cooking, was retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.She was the widow of Albert Devine and was also preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Effie Hamilton Carrington; one daughter, Gayla Marnell Free and two brothers, Murl and Leon Carrington. Survivors include two sons, Albert Eugene Devine & wife, Linda and James Laron "Buddy" Devine both of Monticello; one daughter, Brenda Kay Adcock and husband, Jim of Monticello; a niece whom she raised, Janie Knowles; five grandchildren, Amanda Leigh Groce and husband, Trey, Amy Lynn Sikes and husband Mark, Matthew Aaron Devine and wife, Andrea, Lindsey Burris and husband, Britt and Stephanie Nicole Free; one great-grandchild, Rylie Cate Burris; a special friend, J.W. Smith; a very special and loving caregiver, Gracie Sawyer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 24 at Oakland Cemetery, arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials to: Alzheimer Association, 10411 W. Markham St., Ste 130, Little Rock, Ark. 72205.