HARRISON — Betty Marie Thompson

peacefully passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, one day prior to her 90th birthday. She was born July 28, 1930, in Branson, Mo., the daughter of Katie Marie (Boehme) and George Stone Sr.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Johnie; and brothers George (Junior) Stone Jr., twin brother Billy Gene Stone, Roy Lee Stone and Gordon Leon Stone.

Betty was a longtime resident of Harrison and Boone County. She graduated from Omaha High School in 1948. She married her sweetheart, Johnie Dee Thompson of Jasper, in 1950. In 1954, they moved, along with their two sons to Fayetteville so Johnie could finish his degree in agriculture from the University of Arkansas.

She always worked to support her family and after her husband and all three children received their degrees, Betty became a Realtor, a career she enjoyed for many years.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Gary and Linda Thompson of Clarksville and Kenny and Mary Beth Thompson of Fort Smith; daughter and son-in-law Marietta and David McGinnis of Springdale; grandchildren Jake Thompson, Nicholas Thompson and wife Amber, Chelsea Smith and husband Peter, and Will McGinnis; and great-grandchildren Taylor, Ava, Molly, Olivia, Ellie and Charlotte.

Private service will be held at the Jasper Cemetery. Open visitation Wednesday, July 29, 1 p.m.- 8p.m. at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison .

Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.