Betty Jean Love was born on February 28, 1950 in Houston, Texas.
She was the oldest of five children born to Tramiel & Gracie Simon.
Betty attended Kashmere Garden High School where she was a talented Scholar and an award winning Tailor. Her creations included casual dresses to professional business suits. Immediately following high school, Betty attended the University of Houston and obtained her undergraduate degree. Several years later, she returned to the University and obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work.
She married her former spouse Michael Love in 1974 and gave birth to their only child, Nicole Marie Love who was born in 1981. Motherhood was her most treasured role in life.
Betty was a devout Christian and highly active with her church. Whether it was participating in Ladies Bible Studies, Teaching Bible school class, or lending a helping hand where needed, she was there. She was a living example to many on how to live a Godly Life. Betty warmed everyone’s heart around her, and she meant so much to so many. She was a Loving Mother, Wonderful Sister, Caring Aunt, Faithful Friend, and Dedicated Counselor who quietly helped others when needed.
She lived a wonderful life filled with many joys. She was an avid walker, yoga lover, master of gardening, awesome baker, and fearless world traveler. Betty showed us that love is an Action, not just words. She leaves a wonderful legacy to this family. She obeyed the gospel and was baptized at Highland Heights Church of Christ.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents Tramiel Simon and Gracie Simon, and her brother Robert Earl Simon.
Left in God’s care and to cherish her memories are her daughter, Nicole Marie Love (husband Ray Jackson); her sister, Brenda Simon Ward; her brothers, Tommy Lee Simon (wife, Emoline Simon); Martin Luther Jackson (wife Brenda Jackson); her nieces, Simone Simon Gardner (husband, Craig Gardner); Tia Simon, Raquel Jackson; great nieces and nephew, Cammryn Gardner, Kyndal Gardner, and Craig Gardner II and a host of cousins, other loving relatives and friends.
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