Saturday, August 8, 2009

Betty Ann Perry

Betty Ann Perry, 65, of Poteau, OK passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Poteau, OK. Betty was born on October 5, 1943 in Hammond, IN to JC & Lavisa (Howery) Hicks. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Betty attended school at Cameron, OK where she played basketball, after her graduation, she attended Southeastern State University where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree, then attended Northeastern State University where she obtained her Master’s Degree. Betty taught for 1 year at Midland, Arkansas. She then began teaching at Cameron Public Schools where she taught for 26 years before her retirement. Betty was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, & grandmother. Betty’s parents and a sister, Rita Blair preceded her in death. Betty is survived by her husband, Warren Perry of the home; 2 daughters & a son in law, Annette Haneline & Marla & Curtis Corcoran; 3 grandsons, Brad Bunch; BJ Haneline & Tyler Haneline; 2 granddaughters, Hailey & Holli Corcoran; 3 brothers & sisters in law, Jay & Lilly Hicks of Cameron, OK, John & Roseann Hicks of Collierville, TN, & Jerry Hicks of Cameron, OK; a brother in law, Leroy Blair of Poteau, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones and many beloved friends. Funeral services for Betty were held at 2:00 pm Monday, August 10, 2009 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with the Reverend Jeff Jensen officiating. Interment followed the services in Oakland Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, OK. Pallbearers were Brad Bunch, BJ Haneline, Tyler Haneline, Steve Hicks, Brian Hicks, Levi Jensen, & Kevin Morris.

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