Betty Jo Miley

Betty Jo Miley, 94, formerly of Brinkley, passed away on November 21st, 2023, at her home in Derby, Kansas. She was born May 1st, 1929, in Bloomburg, Texas to the late James Oliver Little and Delma O’lela Carroll Little. She grew up in Cotton Plant, Arkansas where she graduated High school in 1947. Betty Jo met her late husband Elmer J Miley Jr when she was 16 years old at the Cotton Plant movie theater. They were married 2 years later on August 3, 1947. They were married for 55 years, until his death on March 1st, 2003. Betty Jo was a dedicated homemaker for her family. Betty had an active and long life. She loved traveling, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. She also really enjoyed being a member of the Hypsion Club in Cotton Plant where she looked forward to the monthly activities. Along with her husband and parents, Betty Jo was also preceded in death by one son, Larry Steven Miley. Those remaining to cherish her memory are one son, Philip W. (Sandra K.) Miley of Farmington, Arkansas; one daughter, Amy (David) Courtney of Derby, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Jasen (Heather) Miley of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Jeff Miley of Asheville, North Carolina; Laura Beth (Beth) Barnes of Las Vegas, Nevada; Tiffany (Keith) Maat of Derby, Kansas and 2 great grandchildren who Betty adored, Morgan and Wade Maat of Derby, Kansas. Betty Jo’s graveside service was held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 28th.at Oaklawn Cemetery, Brinkley where she will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Elmer, under the direction of Fowler Funeral Home. Online obituary www.fowlerfh.com.