Early in her life her family moved to McAllen, Texas where she graduated from McAllen High School. After high school she attended a business college where she learned skills that she would use in future jobs.
On June 9, 1950 she married Paul Manning and they began their life together in Austin, Texas. Betty and Paul had two daughters, Gayle and Susan. Betty joined Paul in supporting and attending the girls' many activities in middle school and high school. She also supported Paul in his enthusiasm for the University of Texas longhorns, attending most home games for many years.
Betty loved being a wife and homemaker. After Paul passed away at age 52, she navigated her new life the best that she could. She grew closer to the Lord and found strength through her trust in Him. She was an example to her family of gaining strength from the Lord in all circumstances.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, parents Knox Kyler Sr and Sallie Kyler, brothers, Knox Kyler Jr, Bob Kyler, and Tom Kyler, sister in law, Lois Kyler, son in law, Dennis Kerlin, and granddaughter, Shalyn Kerlin.
She is survived by daughters, Gayle Gould (Rick), and Susan Kerlin, grandsons Jason Ayers (Erin), DJ Kerlin (Shannon), Stephen Ayers (Katelyn), granddaughters Kayla Ayers and Joy Kerlin, great granddaughters Alyssa Ayers, Hayley Ayers, Faith Kerlin, and Braelyn Kerlin, and sister in law, Nancy Kyler and many nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery on May 24 at 11:00 AM. The family would like to invite friends of the family to join them to celebrate Betty's life at 2011 Rachel Ridge in Cedar Park, TX at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
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