Betty J. Gillham Grayson Tidwell, 93 of Texarkana, AR, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Tidwell was Born on January 2, 1925 in Hot Springs, AR. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Fidelis Class; and retired from the Corps of Engineers Ft. Worth, Red River Army Depot and American Classifieds.
Mrs. Tidwell was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Edna Gillham; husbands Thomas F. Grayson, James D. Tidwell; a son, Frank T. Grayson; and two older brothers, Phillip and Ralph Gillham and granddaughter, Kim Hughes.
Survivors include , daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Harry Schoen of Texarkana, AR, son and daughter-in-law Richard H. and Diana Newton Grayson of Dallas, TX, son, Glen Grayson of Texarkana, AR, and daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jean and Randy Gard of Huntsville, AL; one grandchild, Coleman Fiihr and one great grandson, Levi Hughes.
Family will receive friends from 5:30pm to 7pm Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at East Funeral Home-Downtown.
A private family service will held at East Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Phil McLarty.
Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home-Downtown.
Memorials may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church, 1524 Laurel St, Texarkana, AR 71854.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
