- Date Of Birth: January 9, 1948
- Date Of Death: October 30, 2018
- State: Texas
Betty Jean Taylor of Belton, Texas met her heavenly father on October 30, 2018 at the age of 70 from a six-month battle with lung cancer. .
Betty is survived by her husband, M.E. Jimmy Taylor; her children, Cindy Clayton and her husband Gary of Dublin, Texas, Sandra Jones and her husband Bobby of Lampasas, Texas and a step daughter, Vickie Kusch and husband Kim of Mukwonago, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Kaci and husband Garret Quarles of Salado, Matthew and wife Kelli Fritsch of Belton, and Brooke and husband Joshua Reich of Belton, and Candace Clayton and Taylor Clayton of College Station, Texas. Great Grandchildren; Stockton Quarles, and Finley Quarles of Salado, and Rori Reich of Belton. Step Grandchildren; Brian and wife Katie Mullins of Salado, Tx., and Mindy Munoz of Copperas Cove, Tx. Step Great Grandchildren; Aubrey, Brighton, and Camyn Mullins of Salado, and Amari, Adalyn, and Gunner Munoz of Copperas Cove, Tx. Sisters; Willie Bounds of Belton and Sue LaRocque of Copperas Cove and numerous cousins.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Frankie James and Estelle Ward, her brothers; Bobby Ward, Lynn Ward, Bill Ward, Wayne Ward, and sisters, Ruby Wright, and Catherine Johnson.
Betty was born to the late Frankie James and Estelle Ivey Ward, a mule trader and a homemaker on January 9, 1948. She was number 8 of 9 kids. She attended the Belton Independent School District.
Never one to waste time, Betty was united in Holy Matrimony to her Husband, Jimmy, on September 18, 1962. From that day forward, she submitted herself to him and spoiled him beyond comprehension. Early in marriage she stayed home raising Cindy and Sandy, but once the two entered school, she became Jimmy’s right hand in business. Taught by one of the best book keepers in Central Texas, she enjoyed the skills of book keeping even in the final days of her life. Each morning during her illness, she would sit outside drinking her coffee while outlining her goals for the day…what paper work needed to be completed and what things needed to be posted in her books, what errands could be done and what daily house and home chores needed accomplished.
Happiness was a big theme throughout Betty’s life. She had a home always filled with joy and laughter. And a home always open to her family and friends. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children. She played an important role in each of their lives, even the great grandchildren. She was never too busy for reading and playing outside with the little ones, or golfing or playing gin with the older ones. They all enjoyed cooking and gardening with her as well. Forever touched by her love and grace, her family celebrates her life with you today and looks forward to the day they will be reunited with her.
