Betty Marie Whitsett age 70 of Van Buren, AR. passed away Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 at her home.

Betty was born June 24, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the late Lamar & Ruby Carter Madden. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Van Buren.

She was preceded in death by her parents

Survivors include her husband, Riley Whitsett; children, Howard & Kellie Funkhouser, Kara & Kristopher Wells; step-children, Matt & Cayla Whitsett; and Brad Whitsett; brother, Terry & Tammy Madden; grandchildren, Ryker Funkhouser, Brayden & Lexi McClain; nephews, Derek Madden, Andrew Madden and Dylan Madden.

Graveside service will be 10:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Earl Ladd Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 am before the service at the cemetery.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville