Betty Lou Langley

Betty Lou Langley, age 81, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Born on July 12, 1944, in Oklahoma City, she is a beloved daughter of James and Mary (Cecil) Gilmore. On January 30, 1971, Betty married Raymond Langley in Wheatland, Oklahoma, and together they celebrated 54 years filled with love and companionship.

Betty was deeply devoted to her family and adored her beloved dog, Sheba. She found joy in the great outdoors and had a special love for gardening, especially cultivating vivid blooms—purple flowers being her favorite. Fishing brought her peace, but only from the bank; she preferred to keep her feet on solid ground, never venturing onto boats or docks. Betty also had a fondness for casinos, where her luck was legendary—most memorably when she won $10,000 playing her favorite slot machine, the Red Hots.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Raymond Langley; her son, James Darrell Short of Newalla, Oklahoma; her daughters, Tanya Rushing and husband Richard of McLoud, Oklahoma; Terri Simon of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Talena Meadows and husband Mike of Newalla, Oklahoma; her brother, Gerald Gilmore and wife Beth of Taloga, Oklahoma; and eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren who brought her much joy.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Gilmore; her brother, Sonny Gilmore; and her sister, Alice Gilmore.

Her warm spirit and joyful laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the Ft. Sill National Cemetery, 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd., Elgin, OK 73538.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Norman Veteran’s Home, 1776 E. Robinson St., Norman, OK 73070. Donations for Betty Lou Langley will go toward the Benefits Account.