Betty married James R. Williams on June 15, 1962 at North Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas. Betty and James were parents of Charles Patrick Williams (December 17, 1969 - August 19, 2024). Their long marriage ended with James' death in August 2011.
Betty was a graduate of Greenville High School Class of 1962. She began her working career as a bank teller at First Greenville National Bank. In 1979 she started her real estate brokerage, Midtown Realty, which she operated for several decades. Betty was a supportive and kind sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. After retirement she loved to golf more and became a Master Gardener-transforming her and James' property into a beautiful area. Betty was also active in many community activities and made and retained many lifelong friends.
Betty is survived by her granddaughter, Riley Williams Tapp (Tyler), her sister, Kathie McClanahan Homerstad (Gary); her nieces
April Baker (Larry), Megan Kahanek (Ross), and Loren Homerstad (Preston), Kimberly Wingerson; grand nieces, Sydney and Taylor and grand nephews Hunter, Braeden and William; several beloved cousins and many close friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Williams; her son Jeffrey Alan Williams, and her son Charles Patrick Williams, her parents, her brother Ricky Lynn McClanahan and grandparents.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a future date. For information contact Riley Williams-Tapp or Loren Homerstad.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Women in Need @ WINTexas.org.
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Carol Corbin
Beaumont, TX Saturday, January 25, 2025 Betty was a cherished friend. I am very grateful to have known her.Love,
Carol