Betty Joan Whitson, 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Mexia, Texas. Betty was born on December 8, 1935 in Modesto, California to Jason & Devoda (Reed) Carriger. She was a school teacher and a nurse. A son, Phillip Bookout and her parents precede her in death.
Betty is survived by her beloved husband, Russell Whitson of the home; 2 sons & and a daughter in law, Darrell Bookout of Altus, OK & Mark & Becky Bookout of Bessie, OK; 3 daughters & sons in law, Jill & Joseph Thompson of Mexia, TX, Sheila Whitson of Mexia, TX, & Zona & Billy Castlow of Kirvin, TX; 7 grandchildren, Billie, Duane, Dakota, Jason, Kayla, Johnny, & Travis; 8 great grandchildren; and a half brother, Paris Carriger of Livingston, TX; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.
Graveside services for Betty were held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, OK with Father Valentine officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Betty Joan Whitson
Betty Joan Whitson, 73, of Poteau, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Mexia, Texas. Betty was born on December 8, 1935 in Modesto, California to Jason & Devoda (Reed) Carriger. She was a school teacher and a nurse. A son, Phillip Bookout and her parents precede her in death.
Betty is survived by her beloved husband, Russell Whitson of the home; 2 sons & and a daughter in law, Darrell Bookout of Altus, OK & Mark & Becky Bookout of Bessie, OK; 3 daughters & sons in law, Jill & Joseph Thompson of Mexia, TX, Sheila Whitson of Mexia, TX, & Zona & Billy Castlow of Kirvin, TX; 7 grandchildren, Billie, Duane, Dakota, Jason, Kayla, Johnny, & Travis; 8 great grandchildren; and a half brother, Paris Carriger of Livingston, TX; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends.
Graveside services for Betty were held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, OK with Father Valentine officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK.
Russell,
ReplyDeleteWe just read of Betty's passing in the paper today. We don't wish to intrude on your privacy but we do want to send our condolences, thoughts and prayers to you, Phillip and your families.
Your neighbors,
Joe & Lynn Ricketts