Betty Christian

Betty Freeman Christian died on March 25, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born February 5, 1928 in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Joseph Wheeler Freeman and Willie Mae Livengood Freeman, who preceded her in death along with her son, Steven R. Christian. She had one sister, Charlotte Freeman Wilkerson currently living in Florida.

Mrs. Christian is survived by her daughters, Cathy Christian and Judy Anderson (Harry), both of Little Rock; granddaughters Emily Anderson of Little Rock and Holly Ingle of Bentonville, AR, her sister Charlotte and many beloved friends.

Mrs. Christian graduated from Middlesboro High School and attended Wesleyan College in Macon,Georgia, an all girls college for the study of music. She began her study of music at a young age which included piano, organ, dance and voice. This led her to perform in churches, concerts, recitals, and to teach in schools. Later in life she delighted in playing the piano for seniors, most often at the UAMS Institute on Aging.

Other interests included playing bridge, gardening and spending time with friends and family - especially her grandchildren, Holly Ingle and Emily Anderson.

Prior to retirement Mrs. Christian worked as a live-in companion for the elderly.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the UAMS Institute on Aging, the Little Rock Compassion Center or the Little Rock Animal Village.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at The Manor Assisted Living facility, the staff at the UAMS Institute on Aging/Thomas Lyon Longevity Center and their House Calls Program, and the staff at Audubon Point Apartments in Maumelle, Arkansas.

There will be a gathering of family and friends to honor Mrs. Christian's life on Saturday, March 30 from 2:00-4:00 pm at Audubon Pointe Apartments, 100 Audubon Drive in Maumelle, Arkansas.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Christian's online guestbook may be signed at wwwlittlerockfuneralhome.com.