Betty Jo Rivaldo

Betty Jo Rivaldo, 65, of Lavaca, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, in Fort Smith. She was born September 3, 1954 in Fort Smith to the late Elbert Joe and Betty Rose Kincannon. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling, AR.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Rivaldo; her daughter, Kimberlye Jo Orrison of Branch, AR; sons, Scott Britton Collier and Vance Paul Rivaldo, both of Lavaca, AR; stepdaughters, Kathy Rivaldo Elliot of Tenkiller Lake, OK and Melissa Rivaldo Denton of Lavaca, AR; stepson, Craig Rivaldo of Bentonville, AR; grandchildren, Cole Robert Orrison and Savannah Rose Orrison; and her loving niece, Robbyne Marie Banning.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling, AR. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Stroud Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.