Betty Faye Weddington Turner

We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear sister, aunt, stepmom, cousin and generous friend. Betty Faye Weddington Turner died Thursday, April 10, 2025, passing peacefully after being surrounded by her loved ones. Betty Faye was born on January 9, 1935, to loving parents, James and Amy Weddington of Wynne, Arkansas. She was raised in the area, where she attended the McElroy Methodist Church, worked on the family farm and graduated early at the age of 17 from the Wynne High School, Class of 1952. She loved singing and playing the piano, and with her sisters, Jimmie Coralyn and Mary Evelyn, traveled to churches in the area performing for their congregations. Once Betty Faye was working, she bought the family a piano, which is still being played today and for the family’s next generations. Turning 18, she was hired by Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator in Wynne, later moving to Forrest City in the same position. Betty Faye was always a hard worker and quickly advanced to the next level. The company sent her off for engineer training in Atlanta, Dallas and St. Louis, after which she worked as their trouble shooter on the long-distance circuit boards in the Little Rock office. Sher worked there until her retirement and was very proud to be licensed personally by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Betty Faye had many loves in her life. Her husband Benny, a professional pilot, introduced her to flying and getting her own pilot’s license. As a child, she dreamed of soaring through the clouds one day, and was amazed when that dream was realized as she flew herself to both Wynne & Indiana to visit her sisters. The next thing she knew, she and Benny bought their first horse, which led them both to raising and breeding Quarter Horses, traveling the region showing their award-winning purebreds. But it was her loving dogs that brought her the most joy in later years. Betty will be known forever as a generous and loving person, who always enjoyed joking around, bringing laughter to those around her. Her family knew it, but it always surprised her caregivers. They often remarked, “Betty was my favorite to peak in on, she’s always smiling, acting silly or just plain having fun with us”, “I got attached to Miss Betty, she was a sweetie, and you never knew what was gonna come out of her mouth next!”, and “She was an absolute joy to know and care for. She was so funny, always cracking jokes, and she will be so missed by the Legacy crew and myself.” Betty Fay was preceded in death by her parents, James and Amy Weddington (Beck), her beloved husband, Benny Lee Turner of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and her stepdaughter Karen Turner Hobbs (Cisco) of Austin, Texas. She is survived by her stepchildren, Nina Taylor Peterson and Judy Taylor Littleton of Pocahantas, Sherry Turner Muehlfarth (Earl) of St. Louis, and Michael Turner of Conway; her sisters, Mary Evelyn Lee (Reginald) of Wynne, and Jimmie Coralyn Jacobs of Corunna, Indianna; and her 6 nieces and 2 nephews. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10 am at McElroy Cemetery. Any donations made in Betty Faye’s memory should be made to McElroy Cemetery, a non-profit entity which cares for the loved ones buried there. Mail to 733 Hwy 350, Wynne, AR, 72396. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com

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Betty Faye Weddington Turner

January 9, 1935 - April 10, 2025