Betty Jean Arnold, age 86, of Russellville went to be with her Lord Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Russellville Nursing and Rehab Center.  She was born December 30, 1935, in Cedar Bluff, Virginia to Otis Avery and Margaret Elizabeth Boothe White.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Dortch Thomas "Tom" Arnold; a son, Billy Cochran; and a sister, Doris Dailey.

She was a member of Russellville First Baptist Church.

She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joys of her life.

For many years Betty and her husband, Tom, enjoyed hosting international students from Arkansas Tech and the University of the Ozarks in their home.  Some of their most enjoyable memories were centered around the time spent being the U.S. foster parents to their kids from all over the world.

Survivors include five sons and three daughters-in-law, Ron Cochran of Barling, Thomas and Mary Beth Arnold of Summerville, South Carolina, Tim and Lezlie Arnold of Russellville, Mark Arnold of Watertown, Wisconsin, and Jon and Alesha Arnold of Conway; two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda Robertson of Brooker, Florida and Margie and Troy Renfroe of London; brothers and sisters, Lee Sams, Evelyn Houser, Jim White, Marilyn Bell, Otis White Jr., and Donna Brooks; a brother-in-law, Don Arnold; 17 grandchildren, Shannon Cochran, Jennifer Cochran, Charles Cochran, Amanda Wren (Michael), Andrea Vasquez (Steven), Travis Renfroe (Christy), Justin Renfroe (Judy), Rachel Arnold (Andy), Sarah Madden (Alex), Lydia Arnold, Brittany Arnold, Ryan Arnold, Kristin Missimer (Michael), Michael Arnold (Sarah), Matthew Arnold, David Arnold, and Zach Arnold; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the Shinn Chapel with her grandson, Travis Renfroe officiating.  Burial will be in East Point Cemetery and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Justin, David, Ryan, Michael, Zach and Matthew.

Memorials may be made to Choices Pregnancy Resource Clinic, 911 W. B St., Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or to Arkansas Hospice, 222 John Babish Ln. Russellville, Arkansas 72801.

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