Betty Paul Freeman Cravens

Betty Paul Freeman Cravens, age 95, formerly of Monument, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2016. She was born in Ashdown, Arkansas, on March 3, 1921 to Cora and Edward Freeman. Betty Paul is survived by her sister; Mary Sheppard of Springfield, Missouri, son; Brad (Taruh) Cravens of Naples, Idaho, daughter; Beth (Bob) White of Minneapolis, Minnesota, 6 grandchildren; Brett, Stephanie, Bradley, Tim, Betsy and Emily and 8 great grandchildren; Carly, Nadia, Austin, Ethan, Tessa, Walker, Connor and Morgan. Betty Paul is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years; Samuel C. Cravens, daughter; Karen Brown, and sister; Evelyn Cobb of Nashville, Arkansas. Betty Paul attended college in Kansas and graduated from Southwest Missouri State in Springfield. Betty Paul married Samuel C. Cravens upon his return from the Pacific Theatre of WWII. She enjoyed her life as an Air Force Officer's wife. Most of all, she cherished her family and her many friends made traveling throughout the world. Betty Paul, or ""BP"", as she was lovingly called by her family and friends, was a classy ""lady"" in every sense of the word. Dearly loved, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. With smiles on our faces, we treasure her family stories, dessert recipes, and her love of our country. Betty Paul's favorite phrase was ""life is about making memories"", memories one has from experiences in life and time together with family and friends. BP...we will miss you! A funeral will be held Monday, June 20, 2016, 10:30 am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 1091 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, Colorado, 80246. A private interment will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Betty Paul's honor may be sent to the American Red Cross. Please share memories and condolences with her family in the Guestbook.