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Betty Wilkerson Obituary
Betty Ruth was born April 7, 1931 in Houston, to Walter David and Clarice B. Quested. She lived the first 30 plus years in the Galveston/Hitchcock area before moving to Waco in 1962. She was a member of Sweet Adeline's for several years and enjoyed performing and singing. She retired from Brazos Electric CO-OP in 1993. As a young woman she was married to Bernhard "Andy" Anderson and later married Charles A. Hayes in Waco, both deceased.
Betty Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; brother; and sister.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty Lee and husband, John Bickerstaff, and Pamela and husband, Randy Coulter; grandsons, Mark, Michael, and Matthew Bickerstaff, which were her great joys in life; and seven great-grandchildren. All the grandchildren lovingly called her "Granny B."
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Hospice of Waco, 6700 Sanger Ave., Waco, TX 76710 or online at www.providencehospice.org.
The online guestbook is available at www.gracegardensfh.com
April 7, 1931 - September 6, 2013
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Tommie Wilhite
September 13, 2013
So sorry to hear about Betty Ruth's passing, I worked with her at BEPC, loved her dearly.
Tommie Wilhite
Danna Stieg
September 13, 2013
Betty was my mintor on my very first job & it was at Brazos. She was always so kind & patient with me & a very good friend all those years ago. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Jon White
September 11, 2013
Dear Betty So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was always so nice to all of us when we were at your house. When I saw her out shopping we always had a special visit. I will always remember her smiling.
Judy Robins
September 11, 2013
I worked with Betty Ruth at Brazos. She was always so happy and singing softly at break time or lunch. She was such a joy.
Linda Schauer
September 9, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Betty Ruth at Brazos. When I was hired, Betty helped me to learn to enter the payroll maintenance. She was a pleasant co-worker and friend.
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