Betty Jo Gatlin

Betty Jo Gatlin, age 90, of Conroe, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Betty was born July 17, 1932. Due to her father's early death, she and her sisters went to live at the Waco State Home. She attended and graduated from high school while living there. These were years that were full of good memories and she attended annual reunions in Waco, Texas until her health no longer allowed her to make the trip. She attended a business school in Waco and then moved to Houston where she worked at Dunn and Bradstreet in a secretarial position. She married Richard Gatlin in 1954 and became a housewife and mother. She was a seamstress for many years, working out of her home. She and her husband sang in their church choir and this was something she loved dearly. She loved to sing and listen to gospel music. After she moved to Conroe, she became a member of Mims Baptist Church of Conroe, Texas. She also enjoyed bingo and eating out with her friends.

Special thanks to Alamo Hospice, and the people at Cura Assisted Living, especially Crystal Dornak.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Gatlin; daughters Susan Gatlin and Elain Keasling.

She is survived by her son, Richard L. Gatlin; grandchildren Allison, John David, B.J., Amy, Kasie, Hayley, Richey, Jessica; step-grandchildren Jessica and Jamye; sister Mary Lee Parnell; and a host of great grandchildren and friends.

A memorial service for Betty will be held Friday, September 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. Following the memorial service will be an inurnment at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Gatlin family.

Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Research.