Mrs. Betty Pearl Aldridge

On September 7th, 1944, Betty Pearl Haggins Aldridge took her first breath on this side of eternity. She entered back into eternity on December 31st, 2024. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Haggins and Ardena Haggins; eldest son David Millbrook Jr.; her husband, Cecil Ray Aldridge, Sr.; grandson, Montez Millbrooks, and siblings, Ruth Ann Haggins, Wilbert James Haggins, Idella Haggins, and Leodis Haggins. Her Life: Betty was the second born child and first-born daughter to her family. Her elementary education began at Cornerstone Christian M.B. in Lakeside. She went on to attended Lincoln Middle and Lincoln High School. As a teenager, Betty married David Millbrook and to this union was born five children. This marriage would end in divorce. Betty later married Cecil Aldridge. She welcomed the birth of their son together and doted on her baby. Betty Pearl was not a stranger to work and broke many barriers. She was the first woman to work on the floor at Yale Hoist Manufacturing Plant in Forrest City a job she held until they closed in 2001. Betty Pearl then took her talents to the Forrest City Public schools until she retired. Her dedication to her work was only eclipsed by her love for her family. Betty Pearl would cook a Saturday morning breakfast that rivaled many folks Sunday dinner. And of course, Sunday dinners were like holiday feasts. The family coming together at the home house was like a scene from the movie "Soul Food". The house would be filled with the sound of music, laughter, something frying and dancing! When Betty Pearl got together with her siblings and family there was going to be some good food and Dancing! Betty Pearl Iived her 80 plus years to the fullest and will be dearly missed. Left to cherish her memories... Her Children: Angela (Derrick) Anderson-White, Patricia (Kenneth) Davis, Dwayne (Nita) Millbrook, Randy Millbrooks, and Cecil "Ray-Ray" Aldridge, Jr.; Her Grandchildren: LaKesha (Timothy) White, Terri Williams, Jamie Anderson, Taneka Millbrooks, Treesha (Mario) Millbrooks- Jones, Kyra (Krishawn) Wiggins; Her Great Grandchildren: Bayleigh White, Namia Cody, Christopher Maggett, Jr., Da'Lond Millbrooks, Ja'Korbin Millbrooks, Makayla Jones, Jakobe Jones, Jordan Jones, Dekaylyn Woods, Dewaylyn Millbrooks, Madison Millbrooks, Camrynn Patterson, Bryson Millbrooks, Braylen Turner, Jaceon Watson, Montez Millbrooks, Jr.; Her siblings: Pat (Darlene) Haggins, Geneva Haggins, Doris (Author) Witherspoon, Verna (Robert) Burnett, Eunice (Bobby) Hollister, Henry (Debra) Haggins, and Harold Haggins; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Mrs. Betty Pearl Aldridge

September 7, 1944 - December 31, 2024