Betty Izard Blackwood

Unknown - Jun 18th, 2011
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Biography: Betty Izard Blackwood, 84, died June 18, 2011 at Arkansas Hospice. She was born December 23, 1926, in Van Buren, Arkansas, the daughter of Clyman and Bessie Maude Izard. Betty, know as Bebe to her friends and family, graduated from Van Buren High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She, like her mother, was a Chi Omega; she was a member the Junior League of Little Rock and belonged to First United Methodist Church. Bebe married Chet Blackwood in 1950. They had three children and many loving friends. Bebe is remembered for her wit and great attitude about life. She is survived by her children Boyd and Julie Blackwood, Mark and Mimi Blackwood and Betsy Blackwood Willis; her siblings, Clyman Izard Junior and his friend Ed Holland, and John Dicken and Susan Izard, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, five nieces and six grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Chet. Visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2011. A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 723 Center St., Little Rock on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Michael Mattox officiating followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. Gifts in her memory may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be made at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(25)
Margaret Davis Freeman
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Betsy - I cannot think about your mom without a smile on my face. She was always so much fun, and made us feel so welcome at your house. I also know how much she loved you all, and was such a big supporter of anything you did (especially all those FUMC musicals!). Hugs to you and your family!

Love,
Margaret
Rebecca Davis
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My deepest sympathy to you Betsy. Rebecca
Terry Shipley
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mark and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bebe's death. My heart is with you.
Terry
Nan Ellen and Jack East
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To Bebe's family, Jack and I enjoyed and cared very much for Bebe and had a lot of fun with both Bebe and Chet. We were sorry to hear she passsed away and send our sincere condolences to each of you. Nan Ellen and Jack
Judy Ross
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman and Ed - So sorry for your loss. Losing our loved ones is such a sad time. My thoughts are with you.
Jean and Rob Robinson
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mark,
We are saddened by the loss of your dear mother. You,Mimi and the Blackwood family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean and Rob Robinson
Susan Willett
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Clyman, Izard Family, and Eddie: Mother and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Wilma and Suzy
Sally McIntire
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Clyman and Ed,
I'm so sorry for your loss of a dear sister and friend.
NANCY AND DICK HORNE
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
CLYMAN, WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANYTHING WE
CAN DO FOR YOU.
Barbara Bueter
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Clyman and Ed
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your sister.
Sincerely
BarbaraSuldesue The
Cynthia Steele and Zachary Taylor
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Blackwood Family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of such wonderful lady. I never spent much time with Bebe, but whenever I did she always made me feel at home. And, always kept me laughing! Her wit, charm and graciousness will be greatly missed.
Ann Wright
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Boyd, Mark and Betsy,

So sorry to hear about your Mom. I have such fond memories of her and your dad. I remember dinners at their house when we were younger. Please know that you are in my thoghts.

Ann Wright
Becky Gordon
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful Sister. My thoughts are with You, Eddie and Family.
Peggy St. John White
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I send my sincere condelences. Bebe and I were Chi Omega pledges together. We shared a double bed in the attic where the pledges lived. What fun we had! Bebe was a wonderful friend and I have grand memories of our time at the U of A.
Carma Tollett
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Betsy and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. There is no loss like the loss of a parent. Bebe was quite a lady. I worked for Chet for years and Bud and I loved her wit and charm.

Deepest Sympathy,
Carma and Bud Tollett
William & Elizabeth McClanahan
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman & Ed,

We are so sadden for you loss of your lovely sister.

Our sincerest sympathy goes out to your family and know that your in our prayers in this most difficult time.
david feild
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mark and Mimi, So sorry about you Mom and Mom in law. My deepest sympathies. David Feild
Susan Sortore
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman and Ed,
Sending prayers at this sad time, with love.
Susan
Dan Shelton
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Betsy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you are that you and your family find peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time.
BeBe Deal
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Janet Kilcoyne
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman and Eddie,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of Clyman's sister. I am extending my deepest sympathy to the family.
Read & Diana Holland
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Clyman and his family. Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Steve Braschler & E. Michael Szelipajlo
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Clyman & Eddie ,
So very sorry for you loss. Your Sister Betty, will be missed by FAMILY & MANY Friends.

Steve & Michael...
Jane Culjis
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jeanne Khoury
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Betsy, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's death.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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