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Betty Tidwell

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Betty J. Gillham Grayson Tidwell, 93, of Texarkana, Ark., died Saturday, April 7, 2018, at her home. Mrs. Tidwell was born Jan. 2, 1925, in Hot Springs, Ark. She was retired from the Corps of Engineers, Red River Army Depot and American Classifieds. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church and the Fidelis Class. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas F. Grayson and James D. Tidwell; one son, Frank T. Grayson; and one granddaughter, Kim Hughes. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Harry Schoen of Texarkana; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard H. and Diana Newton Grayson of Dallas, Texas, and Glen Grayson of Texarkana; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Jean and Randy Gard of Huntsville, Ala.; one grandson, Coleman Fiihr; and one great-grandson, Levi Hughes. A private family service will be held later at East Funeral Home, Downtown, with the Rev. Phil McLarty officiating. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church, 1524 Laurel St., Texarkana, AR 71854. Online registration is at eastfuneralhomes.com.

Published April 9, 2018

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