Betty Sue Bamber was born the daughter of Woodrow Crass and Mildred (Wilson) Crass on April 9, 1937, at Thayer, Missouri, and departed this life December 15, 2015, at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 78 years.
She was united in marriage August 20, 1953, at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, to Anthony Bamber, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 22, 2013.
She is survived by one son, Roger Lee Bamber and wife, Debbie of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one daughter, Charlotte Kay Chouinard and husband, David of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister, Glenda Scott of Camdenton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Mildred Crass; her husband, Tony Bamber; one son, Anthony Bamber, Jr.; and one sister, Barbara Stairs.
Betty was employed by General Electric in Morriston, Illinois for many years, working in Quality Control.
She was very active in the Thayer Fun and Friends Senior Citizens Center, serving on the Board of Directors; involved in the renovation building project; and compiling cookbooks for fundraisers.
Betty, along with her husband, Tony, shared in their favorite pastime of shopping and collecting antiques. She especially enjoyed her rooster collection and hurricane lamps.
She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She will be remembered by her family as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and loyal friend. She will truly be missed by all.
Funeral Services for Betty Bamber, age 78, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Erman Croney officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Friday evening, December 18th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Fun and Friends Senior Citizens Center in Thayer, and may be left at the funeral home.
December 16, 2015 @ 2:20 pm
My precious Aunt Bambi, I will miss you tremedously. You have been such a rock for me over the years. You were one of the strongest women I have ever known. My heart is broken but I know you are in God’s hands now so how can I be sad about that? I know you are dancing with Uncle Tony and having a good time with all our loved ones that went before you. Please kiss my mom for me. I will never forget you and your love for me as long as I live. Happy trails to you until we meet again. Your loving nephew, Terry.
December 21, 2015 @ 6:59 pm
I just heard of Aunt Betty’s passing today. I am saddened by the news and am sorry for your loss. If Charlotte or Roger could please contact me, my number is 361-231-0912.
Our deepest condolences,
Jim & Janet True