CRINER, Betty Margaret

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona Betty Margaret Criner May 11, 1930 ~ January 1, 2013 Born May 11, 1930 in Geary, OK to Ed and Othella Donaldson. She passed on January 1, 2013, peacefully at home with her family around her. Betty is survived by her husband, Gene Criner; 3 children Debbie (Bruce) Davis, Elmo Criner, and Stan Criner; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson on the way. She is also survived by 4 sisters Neva McKnight, Melba Neely, Mary Tucker, and Eddie Watson. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Betty worked for Valley National Bank for 35 years, most of that spent as manager in Bagdad. She was responsible for the first park and library in Bagdad. She was a respected and loved leader in the community. She will be greatly missed. Visitation: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Church of Jesus Christ - LDS 1001 Ruth St Prescott AZ 86301 (map/driving directions) in the Relief Society Room. Service: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Church of Jesus Christ - LDS 1001 Ruth St Prescott AZ 86301 (map/driving directions) Luncheon for everyone at 1 p.m. Cemetery: Graveside services will begin at 4 p.m.Genung - Peeples Valley Cemetery 18275 S State Route 89 Peeples Valley AZ 86332.