She was born in Hewett, WV to David F. and Sybil Ball who have preceded her in death as well as siblings; Loretta, Ursel Genial, Louise, Lucy, Guy, Mary, Samuel, David Jr., Anna and Roger. Also, husbands Ray Jeffrey and Robert Thompson. She is survived by siblings; Kathryn, Jane, Michael and Phillip as well as daughters, Brenda Jeffrey Black of WV and Beverly Jeffrey Hembree of Leander, TX. She has 3 grandchildren, Luanne and Malisa Black as well as Scott Hembree. She has 4 great-grandchildren, Tori, Gabe, Gage and Beck as well as 4 great-great-grandchildren, Peyton, Maverick, Harper and Isaac.
Betty was a devoted Christian who loved to talk and minister about Christ. She enjoyed cooking, canning, needlework and amazed people by saying her ABC's backward.
Betty will be buried in the family cemetery in West Virginia. Arrangements are under the direction of Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, Leander, Texas.