Elizabeth "Betty" A. Uerling

Elizabeth (Betty) Uerling was born August 29, 1935 to Bertram and Adabel (Corley) Adams in Coushatta, Louisiana. She passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Fort Smith at the age of 84 years. Betty received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith. She was retired, having previously worked as the librarian at Christ the King School. Prior to her illness she loved reading books, enjoyed bridge and socializing with friends. Betty and Chuck took several cruises and foreign country visits in their more energetic early retirement years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Robbie Frieling and Berta Adams. She is survived by her husband, Charles; sons, Steve and wife Alicia of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Anthony and wife Megan of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren, Josie, Eric, Kate and Charlie. She is also survived by one brother, Frank Adams and wife Mary Ann of West Monroe, Louisiana.

Funeral Service will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 10, 2020 with burial at Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Viewing will be at the Funeral Home on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 4:30 P.M. with Rosary beginning at 6:00 P.M.

Betty & Chuck met in Houston at a young professional mixer party. In true story book fashion, Chuck saw Betty across the crowded room, worked his way to her and introduced himself; she responded favorably and they began dating. It wasn’t long before both realized they really liked each other and they proceeded to marriage. Chuck jokes that God must have a sense of humor in that he picked a woman from a small town in Louisiana, and a guy who grew up on a farm in Nebraska, worked things around for years to place them at that party in Houston in order for their relationship to start. The logistics were difficult but not for God. They were married for fifty great years.

Betty and her family want to especially thank her primary caregiver Vivian Groman, who helped her for the three years of her illness and became her good friend, Doctor Ari Dadla, Nurse Connie Ward and the staff at the Cancer Support Center at Mercy Hospital.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charities of the donor’s choice.