Mrs. Betty Jean Spencer-Long, a resident of Forrest City, Arkansas, departed this life on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Crestpark Nursing Home in Forrest City at the age of 93. She was born in Colt, Arkansas, on March 8, 1933, the daughter of James Clyde and Viola (Martin) Taylor.
Betty devoted much of her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She also worked for several years as an administrative assistant at her son’s business, Spencer Glass. Betty was of the Baptist faith and was a past member of the Jaycettes. Betty found great joy in the outdoors. She loved spending time fishing and took pride in tending her garden and flowerbeds, which reflected her appreciation for nature’s beauty.
Betty was preceded in death by two husbands, Travis Spencer and Billy Long; her parents; her son, Stanley Spencer; two brothers, Bobby “Preacher” Taylor and James Henry “Sonny” Taylor; and two sisters, Patsy Ponder and Shirley “Tootsie” Spencer.
She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will cherish her memory.
Services will be conducted privately.
Arrangements are entrusted to Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.
