Betty Hogan Fields passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 surrounded by her family after a battle with dementia and a pulmonary embolism.

Betty was born on October 16, 1938 to James Edward and Edith Ruth (Johnson) Odum in Creal Springs, IL. After graduating from Crab Orchard High School in 1956, she moved to St. Louis to work in secretarial work. She met her first husband in St. Louis and after living in several states, they made their home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

Betty attended nursing school and received her Licensed Practical Nurse degree on October 20, 1965. She worked at Randolph County Hospital and then became a nurse for Dr. William Scott and Dr. Hal Barre, where she became known as the best shot giver in town. She continued that career for 30+ years until her retirement in 2000.

Betty married Glen Fields on March 16, 1998 and moved to a farm in Myrtle, MO where they resided for 21 years. They enjoyed hunting and traveling together.

Betty was an avid bowler. She loved being on a league and attending bowling tournaments. Betty was active in her children and grandchildren's lives attending their sporting, musical, and/or any events they participated in. She enjoyed traveling with her friends to the casinos and touring the United States on bus tours. She also loved spending time at the lake during the summer where many memories were made. But her biggest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed. She was a Baptist by faith.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, sister, three brothers and her son, Craig Hogan. She is survived by her husband Glen Fields of Thayer, Mo; son and daughter-in-law Keith and Debbie Hogan of Cherokee Village, AR; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Raymond Rinchuso of Maumelle, AR; daughter-in-law Mae Hogan, Cabool, MO; 10 grandchildren - Jeremy, Krysten, Nick, Rachel, Erin, Abby, Kailey, Madeline, Tiara, Ashley and 11 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other extended family and many friends.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. A memorial celebrating Betty\u0027s life will follow at 3:00 PM. The family will be asking friends and family to participate with any memories. Her son, Keith Hogan will be officiating.

A memorial in memory of Betty Louise Fields can be made to St. Jude's Hospital. Here is the link https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html.