Franc Etta Balentine Obituary
The world bids farewell to Franc Etta Balentine of Newport, Arkansas, departing on August 29, 2025 at the age of 86. Franc leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Franc Etta Balentine to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Woody White Sr. and Mary A. White (Tucker); her children, Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel "Nate" Balentine, Jr., Charles Edward Balentine and Mary Balentine Yancey; her granddaughter Aisha Trenea Marie Young; her brothers, Woody White, Jr. and Chester White; her son-in-law Paul Edwards, Sr.; and her close friends, Irene Walker (Bea), Mary "Mae Ella" Ratliffe and Edna T. Armitage.
She is survived by: her daughters, Joyce Edwards of Fayetteville, Doris Balentine of Springdale and De'Lisa Balentine of Jonesboro; her granddaughters, LaShaye Balentine of Jonesboro and Stephanie Taylor of Sherwood; her sister Mattie Dicus; her friend Lonnie Crite; her children, Renard Robinson and Laverne Binkley; and her close friend Mayor Derrick Ratliffe. She is also survived by seventeen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and thirty-six great-great-grandchildren; special friend.
