Nancy Elizabeth “Bettye” Boyette, also known as BayBay, age 93, of Hermitage, AR passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Chapel Woods Nursing Home. She was born on February 9, 1933 in Jersey, AR to the late T.B. Barnes and Leona Robertson Barnes. Bettye retired from First State Bank, she was member of Hermitage Baptist Church, and she enjoyed going on vacation with her family.
Other than her parents she is preceded in death her husband Lavon “Tootie” Boyette whom she married on July 31, 1948 and he passed away on June 20, 1988; daughter, Linda Diane Lackey and sister, Martha Adams.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruby Sanders and spouse Jim of Hermitage, AR; grandchildren, Kesha Goudelock and spouse Kelly and Russell Sanders and spouse Memory; great-grandchildren, Keegun Goudelock, Logan Sanders and Gauge Sanders; nephew, Glenn Adams and spouse Elaine; great niece, Brandy Wolfe and great-great nephew Jacob Wolfe.
Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Frazer’s Funeral Home with Bro. Wayman Mann and Bro. Eddie Raines officiating. Burial was in Holly Springs Cemetery by Frazer’s Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Linwood Dees, David Dees, Logan Sanders, Gauge Sanders, Keegun Goudelock, Russell Sanders, Kelly Goudelock, and Jacob Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Lackey, Tim Vines, Glenn Adams, and Randy York.
