Betty Dalke

Betty E. Dalke, 86, Fort Smith, Ark., died Aug. 31, 2008.

She was a retired public school teacher.

She was an associate member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Fort Smith, and a member of Valley United Methodist Church, Marion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dalke.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Dalke of Fort Smith, Ark.; three sons, Bryce Dalke of Roland, Ark., Robert Dalke of Binghamton, N.Y., and William Dalke of Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Marion Cemetery, Marion.

The family will greet friends at Valley United Methodist Church following the graveside service.

Memorial funds have been established with Valley United Methodist Church or The Gideons International.