Betty Gordon

Betty Jo Gordon passed away December 27, 2014, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 85. She was born in Rochelle, Texas on April 12, 1929, to James Aubrey and Minnie Irvin Sansom. Betty was a devoted member of First United Methodist Church for many years. She was a 1950 graduate from the University of Texas and attained a Master of Education from Sam Houston State University; she also completed numerous post graduate studies. Betty was an educator for 30 years. She was a pianist, seamstress and a wonderful cook. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and devoted friend who will be missed greatly. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Aubrey and Minnie Irvin Sansom; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and M. G. Breckenridge. Betty is survived by her daughter, Gloria Grayless and husband Mark of Conroe, TX, sons, Edwin A. Gordon of Frisco, TX and Robert L. Gordon Jr. of Conroe, TX, grandchildren, Matthew Grayless and wife Megan, Ryan Grayless and wife Haley, Brady Gordon, Audrey Gordon, Katherine Gordon and Robert L. Gordon III and great-grandson, Nate Grayless. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. The family would like to give a special thank you to Lottie Lovelady, Glenesha Lovelady and Bessie Mitchell for the loving care they provided to Betty. Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, 2014, at Cashner Funeral Home from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at 3:00pm in Cashner Colonial Chapel. Burial will take place in Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady, Texas Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 12:00pm. Pallbearers will be Matthew Grayless, Ryan Grayless, Robert L. Gordon, III, Brady Gordon, Jim Arnold and Tommy Maxwell. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org/. You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com.