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Betty Connelley

August 18, 1925 — April 7, 2018

Betty Connelley

Betty Ann Connelley, 92, of Little Rock passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born in Little Rock on August 18, 1925 to Burdette Brooks Chambers and Mary Louise (Bartley) Chambers. Betty was a homemaker and a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Theresa's Altar Society and the 60's Swingers Square Dance Club and an avid Bridge and Canasta player.

She is survived by her children; Carolyn Ann Simmons (Greg) of Benton, AR and Thomas Patrick Connelley (Marci) of Carbondale, IL; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Patrick Connelley, brothers, Bobby, Bill and Brooks Chambers, son, Bruce Anthony Connelley and granddaughter, Elizabeth Louise Connelley.

Rosary service will be held on Wednesday, April 11th prior to the Mass of Christian Burial starting at 11:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 12:00 noon at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 6219 Baseline Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209 with the Mass beginning at 1:00 p.m. Father Mark Wood will serve as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210 or to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, AR 72205 (501)224-2200. Betty's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Rosary Service

APR 11. 11:30 AM (CDT)

St. Theresa's Catholic Church
6311 Baseline Rd.
Little Rock, AR, 72209

Visitation

APR 11. 12:00 PM (CDT)

St. Theresa's Catholic Church
6311 Baseline Rd.
Little Rock, AR, 72209

Funeral Mass

APR 11. 1:00 PM (CDT)

St. Theresa's Catholic Church
6311 Baseline Rd.
Little Rock, AR, 72209

Burial

APR 11 (CDT)

Calvary Cemetery
Wright Ave. at So. Woodrow
Little Rock, AR, 72204
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