BETTY VEAZEY

Betty Lou Sowell Veazey of Ashdown, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 83. Betty was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 30, 1939 to Iris Marney Sowell and William Darch Sowell. She married her high school sweetheart Bill Franklin Veazey on May 5, 1956. Together they had three children Deborah, Darrell, and Susan. Her grandchildren called her “Memaw”. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a longtime member of Hicks First Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, birdwatching, gardening and red lipstick. Betty leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts and her beloved dog, Biggs. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Virgil Evelyn Thompson, and brother Billy Mack Sowell. Betty is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bill; daughter Debbie Smith of Lockesburg, AR; son and daughter-in-law Darrell and Phyllis Veazey of Ashdown; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Stacy Brown of Ashdown; one sister, Sandra Boston of Ashdown; six grandchildren Mindy Hollingshead (Jon) of The Colony TX, Brandy Clay (Nathaniel) of Lockesburg, AR, Sarah Adams (Justin) of Ashdown, David Veazey (Tori) of Ashdown, Emilie McFadden (BJ) of Ashdown, and Megan Withem (Sean) of Texarkana, AR; and ten great-grandchildren Allen Hollingshead; Scott, Ethan, and Abbie Clay; Channing Adams; Tripp, Grayson and Tate McFadden; and Liam and Lainey Withem. Honoring her wishes, no services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers. The family asks that donations be made to Hicks First Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.