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Submitted: 8/10/21 • Approved: 8/14/21 • Last Updated: 8/17/21 • R1386030-G1386028-S3
MASTER SERGEANT USAF
December 2, 1944 - October 11, 2020
Bettye Ruth
July 19, 1946 - Jan 9, 2021
*Obituary
legacy.com
Bettye Ruth Shapter, 74 of Conway, left her earthly home on Saturday January 9, 2021. She was born to the late George and Eunice Hall. Bettye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of almost 54 years, Pete; two brothers, George and Jack Hall, and one sister Fran Lawson.
Bettye is survived by her children, Blake Birdsong of NLR and Matt Shapter (Amber) of Conway. Three granddaughters Delia Murry, Loral and Mallea Shapter and one grandson Axel Birdsong. Bettye had a large host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends.
Bettye loved God, her family, life, sweets and caffeine free diet coke.
These last several years of life weren't easy for her but she navigated them with grace and love, rarely ever a complaint. She found the bright side of the situation and made the most of what she had. She will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known her.
The family would like to express how thankful they are to her Kindred Hospice team, especially her nurse Brandy. The staff at Stonebridge, you were her family when we could not be there. There will never be enough words to express how much you all mean to us and what a blessing you were not just to Pete & Bettye but to their family as well.
Final arrangements are being handled by Griffin-Leggett funeral home in Conway. A family graveside service will be held 2:00 p.n. Saturday, January 16th at Edlin Cemetery, Stony Point Road, Perry County, Ark. To sign the online guestbook, click "Add A Memory" at: www.griffinleggettconway.com
Published by Log Cabin Democrat on Jan. 13, 2021.
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arkansasonline.com
Retired Master Sergeant Peter "Pete" James Shapter USAF, 75, of Conway reported roll his final duty station Sunday, October 11, with his beloved wife for 53 years, Bettye, by his side. Pete was born in New York City, N.Y., to the late Retired Major Peter and Catherine Shapter.
Together Pete and Bettye traveled all over the country and built a life and family. Pete loved his family, he loved God, he loved and served his country. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Blake Birdsong, of North Little Rock; one son, Matt (Amber) Shapter, of Conway; three granddaughters, Delia Murry, Loral, and Mallea Shapter; and one grandson, Axel Birdsong; three sisters Joan Chiafulio of Maryland, Mary (Curt) Johnston of South Carolina, Anne Swisher of New Mexico. He also leaves behind a number of nieces, nephews, outlaws and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Stonebridge and his Kindred Hospice team especially Nurse Brandy. We are forever grateful for the love and care you have given him especially during the time we could not be there. Join us as in your favorite Hawaiian shirt as we celebrate his life Saturday, October 17th at the First Church of the Nazarene 1501 Scott St. Conway. Visitation at 10 a.m., funeral service to follow at 11. Funeral Arrangements by Griffin Leggett Conway Funeral Home.
Published October 14, 2020
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Griffin-Leggett Conway
1751 Dave Ward Dr., Conway, AR
Phone: 501-327-5000
http://www.griffinleggettconway.com/
Contributed on 8/10/21 by hawkinsdonna48
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