Bettye Jean Williams
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Bettye Jean Williams

  • February 14, 1926 - October 22, 2011
  • Waco, Texas
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“Condolences to Bettye's family. We always enjoyed conversations with Bettye, over the years, at the Boyd family reunions, she was always very proud...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: Dan & Jana Lovely - Euless, TX

“Your Mom was so dear. We first met her when our daughter was in 2nd grade at Connally. We lived on Curtis at the time; we were building a house in...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Leslie Kinchen - Waco,, TX

“Watching the wonderful slide show and looking at the pictures of your recent travels with Bettye, I smiled, and even laughed. What a gift to have...Read More » ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Julie Stultz - Waco, TX

“Jeanna & Freddie, You speak so fondly of your Mom, I know you will miss her. We are sad for your loss. We are thinking of you. Love, penny ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: Larry & Penny Dyer - Monument, CO

“Even under the sad circumstances, it was good to see you Sunday when you were in to make arrangements. You've been in my thoughts & prayers and will...Read More » ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: Hatch Bailey - Waco, TX

“Jeanne--We are so sorry to hear about your mom! She was a very sweet lady and we enjoyed talking to her when she would come in the clinic. You and...Read More » ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Debbie Oplie Bigham - Waco, TX

“Boyd, Jeanna and family: Your mother was one of the kindest, funniest and strongest women I have ever known. Growing up in the old neighborhood, I...Read More » ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Janine Widmann - McGregor, TX


Bettye Jean Williams February 14, 1926 - October 22, 2011 Bettye Jean Williams of Waco went home with her Lord and Savior Saturday, October 22, 2011 at her residence. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Bettye was born February 14, 1926 in Nederland, Texas, to J. H. and Corrie Boyd. She retired from the Connally School District after teaching for 40 years. Bettye was a member of Western Heights Baptist Church in Waco. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald M. Williams; a brother, Jack Boyd; and a daughter, Sarah Kay Williams. She is survived by her son, Boyd of Ft. Worth; her daughter, Jeanna Kish and husband, Freddie of Waco; and two grandchildren, Staci Cates of Sacramento, CA, and John Robert Cates of Denver, CO. Memorials may be made to Central Texas Ministries, Sul Ross Club or Young At Heart. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey