Betty Myatt Mann

Betty Myatt Mann died Thursday July 28, 2011. Betty was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on February 2, 1929 to John Wade and Edith Pepper Dennison. She grew up following her father and mother around the oil fields from Kansas to Oklahoma, to New Mexico and finally to Odessa, Texas. Betty lived in Odessa until her senior year of high school when she and her parents moved to Lubbock. After graduating Lubbock High School she attended Texas Tech University graduating with a Masters in Speech Pathology. Betty was hired as the Head of the Department at Tech and was there until she went to work for the MHMR of Lubbock. Betty married Max V. Myatt on December 29, 1949. They raised two sons. Max passed away in 1994. Betty remarried Dr. Raymond Mann on April 3, 1997.

Betty was a member of numerous clubs and organizations: Texas Tech Alumni Association, Lubbock Women's Club, Lubbock Symphony Guild, Lubbock Country Club, District 10 Lubbock Osteopathic Auxiliary, Heritage Study Club, Lubbock Country Club Women’s Golf and Tennis Association, and First United Methodist Church and Questers Sunday School Class.

Betty was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She took pride in seeing her family excel in sports, academics, and all aspects of life. She was a fun loving person who embraced life with humor and bravery. Throughout her life, she loved traveling around the world. Betty also enjoyed modeling for numerous stores in Lubbock. She was an experienced Bridge player and played in numerous Bridge Clubs. Betty is survived by her husband of 14 years Dr. Raymond Mann and his sons Bob, Stephen and Christopher Mann and daughter, Marlaine McCreight, his 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her son Steve Myatt and daughter-in-law Kathy Myatt of Waco; three grandsons, Dr. Phillip Myatt of Galveston, Nick Myatt and wife Cherise of Waco, John Wade Myatt of Lubbock, and one great-grandson, Michael Wade Myatt. She is preceded in death by her son John Michael Myatt and brother Jim Dennison.

Visitation will be at Resthaven from 5-7 pm Sunday July 31st. Private interment will be Monday, August 1st at Resthaven Memorial Park. A public memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church a 1 pm Monday, August 1st. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to First United Methodist Church. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com