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Submitted: 1/18/20 • Approved: 1/20/20 • Last Updated: 1/23/20 • R190023-G190023-S3
Elizabeth Louise (Boo)
Mar 2, 1921 - Dec 9, 2012
John David (Jack)
July 4, 1913 - Dec 16, 1968
Parents;
Willis Alston
Eddie May Roy
When John David 'Jack' Alston was born on July 4, 1913, in Lauderdale, Tennessee, his father, Willis, was 34 and his mother, Eddie, was 27. He had two brothers and two sisters. He died on December 16, 1968, in Trenton, Tennessee, at the age of 55, and was buried in Henning, Tennessee.
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When Elizabeth Louise 'Bettie' Apperson was born on March 2, 1921, her father, Charles, was 32, and her mother, Kathleen, was 25. She married on December 25, 1945. She had four children during her marriage. She died on December 9, 2012, in Searcy, Arkansas, at the age of 91.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Alston went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was affectionately known to her Family as "Boo."
She was born to James and Kathleen Apperson, on March 2, 1921, in Madison, Alabama.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Alston, Sr. and two siblings, Charles Apperson and Kathleen Williams of Madison, Alabama.
Betty loved and enjoyed working with children for over 20 years in Education, finishing her career at Harding Academy. She loved spending time with her family, and from this she received her greatest joy. Betty's home was always filled with love, laughter, and sharing stories. She was always encouraging her family to remain steadfast in their walk with the Lord. Betty was a faithful member of the College Church of Christ for over forty years.
Betty is survived by Son Dr. Jack Alston and wife, Becky, of Tontitown, AR; Daughter Susan Barnes and husband Rick of Searcy; Daughter Mary Margaret Henson and husband Raymond of Sacramento, CA; Son Roy Alston and wife Cynthia of Framingham, MA; Seven Grandchildren, Cory Barnes and wife Christy of Shawnee, OK; Micah Barnes and wife Jennifer of Memphis, TN; Carolyn Donald-Alston of Atlanta, GA; Matthew and Joseph Henson of Sacramento; Ashley and John David Alston of Tontitown; Two Great-Grandchildren Ella and Weston Barnes of Shawnee, OK; Brother; James "Buddy" Apperson and Sister Dora Tuck and husband Marcus along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at the College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. Arrangements were by Powell Funeral Home.
Courtesy of;
Leroy Blair
lblblair74@gmail.com
Photo;
Gary T. Williams
garywillorr@gmail.com
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