Service set for Betty Joe Risley

Graveside service for Betty Joe Risley, 83, of Pocola is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola with Brother Justin Warren officiating.

Burial will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

Betty was born Nov. 4, 1939 in Van Buren, Arkansas to Cora (Freeman) and Raymond Albertson and passed away Oct. 2, 2023 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Survivors include her one sister Gayle Kannaday and husband Allen; two brothers Billy Albertson and David Albertson and wife Reba; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Helen Davenport, Beverly Wagoner and Mary Boykin; brother Raymond Albertson, Jr.; and other family members.

You may leave an online message at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

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Craig Hall
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