Betty Jane (Cotten) Hall, 79, of Waco, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, November 28,2023, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family.
Graveside Service: 11AM Monday, December 4 at Patrick Cemetery. No visitation is planned.
Betty was born April 18, 1944, in Waco to Earl and Minnie (Brown) Cotten. Betty was the 4th of 5 children raised in a loving Christian home.
Betty attended University High School. She obtained her beautician license, then went to work for M & M Mars, where she later retired. Betty enjoyed anything in life that had to do with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, which ranged from beauty pageants, cheerleading, volleyball, track and basketball. She attended every event she was able.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carolyn; and her loving son, Chance.
She is survived by her children, Jerri Harper and husband Bryan, and Jamie Marek and Husband Tim; grandchildren, Nikki (Johnie), Julie (EJ), Whitney (Dakota), Morgan (Casey) and Sinder; great -grandchildren, Ryleigh, Braylee, Dalynn, Tres, Cord, Lawson and Kooper; sisters, Billie and Donna; brother, Earl Jr; many nephews, family members and close friends; and her loyal dog, Jax.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Keith Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Steven Johnson, Brad Coone and Ryan Coone.
A special thanks to Reotha Young for bringing her food daily and being with her family members in her last days on this earth.
The family would like to thank Bluebonnet Hospice for their care and kindness towards Betty and her Family.
In lieu of flowers, Betty asked for any donations be made to Lake Air Dog Grooming Salon.
Place of Service: Patrick Cemetery , 1929 Patrick Crossing; Waco, TX 76708
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Dear Nikki McQuay and Family,
Your Bluebonnet Family is thinking about you all and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. You have some great memories of “Ma” and keep those close to your heart and we hope that it will provide some comfort and peace now and in the future.
God Bless,
Bluebonnet Health (Hospice) Services Team
Betty and I were kids together during the age of sock hops and Elvis. She lived on Bagby and I lived down the street ànd around the curve on James. She taught me how to make images by moving a pencil back and forth rapidly across paper, a strange recollection, I suppose. My thoughts are of her and I hope her loved ones can find comfort in knowing that she is remembered.
Billy Catchings