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Betty Grady Obituary

BETTY BRISTOL GRADY, age 73, passed away October 4, 2003, after a brief illness. Betty, a Houston resident for the past 46 years, was born February 16, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, and was the daughter of Sidney P. and Zella Bristol. She was raised in Oklahoma City, OK, graduating from Capitol Hill High School. After attending Stephens College in Columbia, MO for her freshman year, she attended Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater, OK. It was there that she met her husband-to-be Allen K. Grady of Stillwater, and they married in January, 1950. Betty worked for the Houston Independent School District and retired from HSPVA where she was secretary to the principal. In addition to her husband Allen, she is survived by two sons, Michael K. Grady of Plano, TX, and Patrick A. Grady (and wife Rohati) of Kingwood, TX, and a daughter, Sydney G. Moen (and husband, Robert) of Houston. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 1:30PM, Thursday, October 9, in the chapel of the Settegast-Kopf Co. at 3320 Kirby Drive. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that rememberances be made to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 6, 2003.

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Ginny Sanchez

October 10, 2003

Allen, Pat, Mike and Syd, I am sorry for your loss. I understand your emptiness. I will keep you in my prayers.

Pat Grady

October 9, 2003

Mom, we all love you and miss you, especially in times of loss like this! Please rest in peace with the knowledge that your thoughtful and calming influence still guides us and that you will always be in our hearts.



Love,

Pat

Bob Brown

October 7, 2003

Most sorry for your loss. Hope peace comes to you and the family.



bob and sue brown

chinedu Onyia

October 7, 2003

Pat Grady,

With deep sadness and grateful to God i received this sad news about the passing away of your mother,may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.Amen

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