Betty Jane Call

Betty Jane Whisnant Call was born on August 2, 1929, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She passed away on April 23, 2019, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was raised by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close friends, spending summers with her many cousins. Due to being an only child, she wished to have a large family and she did. She married Cornelius Kelton Call III, whom she survived, and they had five children who survived them: Kathryn Jane Martone ( Gary Taub), Karen Marie Call, Christopher Kelton Call, Cynthia Eileen Call, and Rebecca Suzanne Call. In addition, she is survived by four grandchildren (Carmen Call, Corey Call, Nathan Charles and Neil Charles) and five great-grandchildren, (Mason Call, Crystara Rasband, Dylan Charles, Hattie Charles and Libby Charles) and close cousin Jennifer Call Textor. She was active in the Catholic church and sang in the choir. Betty also studied and taught voice. She was selected many times as the lead soprano in productions of Handel's Messiah.She spread the love of music to her children, who all learned to play an instrument. She loved animals, especially her cats. She enjoyed hosting and attending family gatherings throughout her life. She thrived in social situations, loved people, and had friends who loved her, and whom she loved at the end of her life, in addition to her family. Special thanks to Hickory Heights Health & Rehab and Kindred Care for their care and love. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to FURR, P.O. Box 250567, Little Rock, Ark. 72225 and the Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. Arrangements are private and under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.