Betty Lou Mann

Betty Lou Mann, 82, Paragould,died Friday, July 27, 2012, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Betty was born October 9, 1929 in Marmaduke, the daughter of Tom and Nora Swink Watson. She was also preceded by her husband, Basil E. "Cotton" Mann, son, Robert Timothy Holcomb, infant son and sister, Jo Nelson. She retired from the The Garment Factory in Rector, loved going to the roundup, fishing and spending time with her friends and was a member of East Side Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law: Carol and Tommy Blankenship, Linda Stafford, Diane and Jim Owen, all of Paragould, Patricia and Avon Kepner of Richmond, VA; grandchildren: Misty and Shannon May, TJ and Laura Holcomb, Courtney and Chad Cochran, Anthony and Sandy Blankenship, Lisa and Steve Mims, Christina Swinney, Jack Stafford, Wendy and Kevin Perry, Jamie and Keith Eddings, Melissa and Jay Larouche; 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Heath Funeral Home. Her life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 AM, Monday, Rev. Kevin Hawley officiating. Interment will follow at Cudd Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Mary's School Trust Fund, 220 N. 2nd Street, Paragould, AR 72450. Sign online registry at www.heathfuneralhome.com.