Betty June Singleton Athey, age 83, of Oak Grove, died Sunday, December 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.  She was born June 6, 1940, in Appleton to Walter Berlin and Imo Maye Andrews Wooten.

She was a current member of Caglesville Community Church and a former member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Known for her adventurous spirit Betty was also a remarkable softball player.  She was the pitcher for Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church softball team, going to two national tournaments.  She was also a turkey and cattle farmer.

Her love for the Lord was evident in every aspect of her life, and now she rests in eternal peace with Him. She will be dearly missed by her family and loved ones as they remember the warmth and love she brought into their lives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, R.L. Singleton; a son, David Singleton; and three nephews, Stacey Wooten, Terry Singleton and Gary Singleton.

Survivors include her husband, Dickie Athey; three sons and daughters-in-law, Doyle and Phyllis Singleton of Oklahoma, Paul and Linda Singleton of Atkins, and Paul and Rita Athey of Scranton; four daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Sidney Gray of Oak Grove, Suzanne and Jarrod Bland of Belleville, Barbara and Rick Cox of Greenwood and Delilah and Doug Walton of Hector; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Marie Wooten of Oak Grove and Tommy and Sue Wooten of Appleton; two sisters, Lucille Parrish of Russellville and Sammy Sharp of Yukon, Oklahoma; 14 grandchildren, Sara (Jason) Jones, Laura (Zach) Stumbaugh, Brett (Lauren) Gray, Blake Gray, Curtis (Tricia) Bland, Courtney (Aaron) Ulmer, Cayla Bland, Chloe Bland, John Paul (Nicole) Singleton, Shawnna (Clay) Miles, Melissa (Rudy) Shores, Nikki (Justin) Brewer, Phillip (Krista) Singleton and Josh (Meghan) Walton; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Tony Haley officiating. Burial will be in Hudson Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Brett Gray, Blake Gray, Curtis Bland, Aaron Ulmer, Jason Jones, Zach Stumbaugh, Paul Singleton, and Paul Athey.

Memorials may be made to Caglesville Community Church, 1071 Stafford Road, Hector, Arkansas 72843.

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