Amber Dawn Beatty, age 41, of Russellville, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her home.  She was born August 16, 1984, in Russellville to Brooks Stephen and Robin Suzette Brown Simmons.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Russellville.  She was a teacher at Oakland Heights Elementary for 15 years and an accomplished photographer, having multiple photographs published in magazines and books.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jack Brown; paternal grandfather, Charles Simmons; and paternal grandmother, Trey Simmons.

Survivors include her husband, Brad Beatty; two sons, Zane Russell and Finn Beatty, both of Russellville; a daughter, Stella Kate Beatty of Russellville; maternal grandmother, Shirley Brown of Russellville; parents, Steve and Robin Simmons of Pottsville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Whitney and Mark Ewersmann of Benton and Brooka Simmons of Russellville; in-laws, George and Brenda Beatty of Star City; a sister-in-law and her husband, Lisa and Dave Morrison of Pansy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin and Ryan Burris officiating with music provided by Some Guy Named Robb and Steve Smith.  Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Pallbearers will be Brion Simmons, Mike Simmons, Ralston Jacks, Luke Jacks, Robert Condley, and Matt Cooper.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Youth Department, 304 S. Commerce Ave., Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .