Bettie Joann Gilstrap Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bettie Joann Gilstrap of Jacksonville, Arkansas, who passed away on January 8, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maynard Rhodes and Myrtle Rhodes (Holland); her husband Donald Gilstrap; her grandchildren, Heather Baker and Peyton Fowler; her brother Kenneth Rhodes; and her niece Rachel Barrett.
She is survived by: her daughters, Deborah Myrick (George), Shelia Fowler (Mat) and Sandy Chance (Allen); her sister Joyce Rhodes Barrett; her grandchildren, Chris, Travis, Coe, Courtney, Curtis, Caterina, Leslie, Bailey, Vanda and Randi; and her sibling's children, Justin, Brad and Deanna (DJ). She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Cross Roads Freewill Baptist Church (4201 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR 72076). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
