Bettye Ellen Kunkel, age 85, of Ash Flat, AR, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at her home in Ash Flat. She was born June 30, 1927 in New Mexico to Henry and Margaret (Hollinsworth) Bishop. She was a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service and she was a retired veteran of the WAC. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include two daughters, Dianna Ainsworth of Ash Flat, AR and Debbie Dooley of Erie, CO; one sister; seven Grandchildren; nine Great Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. No services are planned at this time.