Betty Erskine

PRESCOTT, Ark.—Betty Erskine, 94, of Texarkana, Texas, died Saturday, March 30, 2019, at a Texarkana nursing center. Mrs. Erskine was born Jan. 12, 1925, in the Sweet Home community, Hempstead County, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen B. Erskine Jr.; and one son, Robert Allen Erskine. Survivors include one son, William M. Erskine of Texarkana; one daughter, Mary Jane Lott of Texarkana; four grandchildren, Rob Erskine of Hot Springs, Ark., Michael Erskine and Crystal Purifoy of Texarkana and Terri Jo Hoffman of Mabelvale, Ark.; and five great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be held at Sweet Home Cemetery, Blevins, Ark., with the Rev. Jerry G. Westmoreland officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home. Online registration is at brazzelfuneralhomes.com.