Theodora Hightower Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Theodora Hightower of Batesville, Arkansas, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Theodora leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Theodore Roberson and Opal Callis Roberson; and her husbands, Charles "Chuck" Frey and Barney Brooks Hightower. She is survived by: her daughters, Becky Frey of Dallas and Lucy Frey Rayford (Chip Rayford) of Batesville; her grandsons, Hunter Allen Hale of Dallas, Texas, Charles Addison Rayford (Jamie) of Heber Springs and Nicholos Paul Rayford (Micaela) of Heber Springs; and her great grandchildren, Lyric of Heber Springs, Stella Rayford of Heber Springs, Baker Rayford of Batesville and Beckett Rayford of Batesville.
