Betty Jean (Boykin) Anderson, 83, of Bellmead, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, into the arms of the Lord Friday, May 8, 2020.
Memorial Service: 1p.m., Thursday, May 14 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel (Mandated seating capacity: 50 persons) with Pastor Dennis Larson officiating. Final interment will be at Levita Cemetery.
Betty was born in Valley Mills on December 13, 1936 to Alvin W. Boykin and Edith Pauline (Slaughter) Boykin. She graduated from Valley Mills High School. Betty enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955 and served five years as an Airman First Class. While stationed at James Connally AFB in Waco, Betty met and married Air Force Sergeant Mack Vernon Anderson Sr. on April 16, 1960. At the young age of twenty-four, she married into a family of five children and began a lifetime of loving, teaching and serving children. Mack and Betty raised his children and had four more children together. After marrying, the family followed Mack where he was stationed in Phalsburg AFB, France for three years, McDill AFB in Tampa, Florida for three years and then returned to Waco in 1966 where he retired and they made their permanent home. Betty was a longtime member of Bellmead First Baptist and more recently attended Oaklawn Baptist Church. She taught several Sunday School classes, Vacation Bible Schools and volunteered in the nursery. Betty and Mack enjoyed 46 years of marriage before his passing in December 2006. They loved their children and grandchildren dearly, always encouraging and supporting each one.
Betty’s life was centered around her faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She read her bible and devotionals daily. She was a self-less, kind and loving person who only saw the good in others, never judging or criticizing. She taught others how important it is to have a relationship with our God and she was the perfect example of Jesus’ love, always generously giving grace. Betty lived life simply, knowing the things of this world are worthless and fleeting. She always remained steadfast and focused on serving God and others. “Nana” was our prayer warrior! She prayed persistently for her family and anyone else she knew who needed prayer. Her legacy as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, “Nana”, and friend will live on.
Preceding Betty in death are her parents, Alvin and Edith Boykin; her beloved husband, Mack V. Anderson, Sr.; sister, Marie Buswold; daughter, Claudine Noel Anderson; grandchildren, Toni Lynn Dove, Trinity Neil Dove, and Brian Adam Anderson.
Survivors include sons, Mack V. Anderson, Jr. (Mary Ann) of China Spring, Raymond Anderson (Deborah) of Lorena, Paul Anderson (Marilyn) of China Spring, and Brian Anderson of Waco; daughters, Patsy Hargrove (Roy) of Blum, Pam Wilson (Joe) of Chalk Bluff, Bethea Dove (Mikie) of Chalk Bluff, and Paulette Anderson of Waco; 19 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oaklawn Baptist Church daycare or children’s ministry.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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So sorry to hear of Betty passing. She was a very sweet caring lady. Always had a smile and nice things to say about anyone. She will be missed by many friends.
Our deepest sympathy to the family from Pathfinders of Faith and Fellowship at Renew Church,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God give you all comfort and peace.
Barbara Peterson
I am so sorry about her passing.It was a blessing and an honor to meet her and to be able to take care of her.
Remembering her as a sweet and kind person to everyone. I will miss watching The Hallmark Channel with her at the end of my shift. Betty will be truly missed by all that knew her and loved her.
So sorry to hear about your Mom. It is so hard
To say goodbye, but you will see her again.
Rest In Peace Betty.
So sorry for your loss Pam. Praying for you and your family.
Ludi Reveles
I am so sorry. Regret that I had not kept in better touch. We had had many good visits over the years. Yes. She was a very giving selfless serving Christian who raised wonderful children. Love to all
I am so very sorry. She was such a precious lady and will be missed by many. Much love and prayers for your family. Kelly Bates
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Deb McGee on behalf of the McGee Family.
The Baylor Scott & White Hospice team would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The best and most wonderful things in our lives
Cannot be seen or even touched…
They are felt!!!!!!!deep within our hearts……
In time the deepest wounds begin healing,
No love compares to or will be as special as the love felt from, NANA….. Love an prayers to all of her loved ones. Angela & Kris Broadus
with sympathy for the loss of my sister-in-law, a very beautiful Christian lady.
I am so sorry to learn of Betty’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. She was always so sweet. Seems like she was always smiling. I am proud she was my cousin. We always kept up with each other through our Christmas cards.
Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Great memories from Larry Lane days. You all were the best neighbors.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful visit.
May the lord bless and keep you, the family of Betty Jean. She is my cousin and when in her posting over seas we could keep in touch through the mail. she would tell me about the places she had been and even send me a coin from that country.
We will see her again in heaven.
I was so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We had a lot of fun when our boys , Brian & Derrick was in grade school . We was room mothers & did the PTO thing together. Betty was a great lady & I dont think she will ever be forgotten by those who knew her.
I am very sorry to hear about Betty’s passing.
I went to Valley Mills High School with Betty, but had not seen her since because I had moved out of Texas by 1960, returning only for brief family visits. I remember her as a sweet young lady.