Betty Joann Bush, 91, of Fort Smith, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Van Buren. She was born July 28, 1932 in Piggot to the late Zelmer and Carmen (Hardin) Reeves. She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Van W. Bush; a daughter, Julie Cassard-Korper; and a brother, Gerald Reeves.
She is survived by three daughters, Linda K. Baker of Idaho, Vanessa Mayser of Pocola, and Marcia Walker of Charleston; three sons, Kenneth Shelton of Van Buren, Ward Bush of Branch, and Mark Bush of Fort Smith; a brother, Joe Reeves of Seattle; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR. Ashes will be placed at the Fort Smith National Cemetery at a later date.