Betty Jean Cranford, age 83 of Locust Grove died Saturday June 23, 2012 at a Batesville nursing home. She was born February 9, 1929 at Mesa, Arizona. She was the daughter of Fredico and Maria Austin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Batesville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son; David Allen Cranford. Survivors include her husband; Allen R. Cranford of the home; one son; Michael W. Cranford of Palm Bay, Florida, two daughters; Anona Basant of Palm Bay, Florida and Margaret Ann Fernandez of Locust Grove, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. No funeral services or visitation are planned. Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service of Batesville.