Betsy Brooks Griffith

1946 - 2023

Betsy Brooks Griffith

July 23, 1946 - September 30, 2023

Ft Worth, Texas - Betsy Brooks Griffith "Bebe", 77, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Private family service at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 13. Reception for all family and friends October 13, 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, Live Oak Room. Betsy was born July 23, 1946, in Dallas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas Christian University in 1968. Betsy was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. After college, she was a teacher, tutor, and language specialist for several years. She touched the lives of many students at the Key School, where she was a teacher and later served on the Key School Board. Betsy was best known for her contagious smile and her servant's heart. She was a beacon of light to all in her presence, especially her cherished grandsons. Betsy's abiding faith and love of God were central to her life. She was a devoted member of Christ Chapel Bible Church, where she was actively involved with Women in the Word. Her legacy is one of beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Preceded in death by husband, Richard L. "Dick" Griffith. Survivors: Sons, Perry Cates and life-partner Kristi; Grey Griffith and wife Brooke; grandsons Garrett, Blake and Cole Griffith; brother Greg Brooks and wife Carolyn; nephews Jay Brooks and husband Yann and son Alexis, and Richard Brooks and husband Derrick; brother-in-law Don McCloud and wife Joan; nieces Linnette Bachman and husband David and children, and Christie Sawyer and husband Brandon and children; as well as other beloved family members and friends. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Key School, 7950 John T. White Rd. Fort Worth, Texas 76120.