Our beloved mom, grandma, aunt and friend took her final breath on September 21, 2024 and has now joined so many family and friends in Heaven. Her faith in the Lord always shined through and taught everyone around her what faith can do.
She used her time on this earth to make an impact on so many people, teaching us all about unconditional love, forgiveness, kindness and helping others.
Our mom loved to do many things, quilting, needlework, gardening, scrapbooking, crossword puzzles, reading, gifting us all with beautiful quilts and artwork. She was an avid volunteer. She loved to sing and was always a member of her church choir.
Betty Joan (Jo) James Claborn was born on March 28, 1931 in Merkel, Texas. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Merkel. She then went to Texas Tech University and received her BA in Home Economics. Her teaching career spanned 33 years, starting with Home Economics, with the majority of her years spent teaching Special Education. Her love of knowledge and learning was a lifelong trait that benefitted many.
Her second teaching job was in Texline, Texas where J. W. paid his younger sisters a dollar to ask the new teacher to write to him while he was away in the Air Force. They were married on March 14, 1954.
Betty and J.W. had three children, Johnny Claborn (Connie), Kathy Lindenmuth, and Lisa Claborn. They were then blessed with four grandchildren, which she called her Rewards, Justin Lindenmuth (Allie), Kasey Claborn (Richard Albert), Jerrad Lindenmuth and John Claborn (Celeste). Her rewards continued with six great-grandchildren, Addi Claborn, Hayes Lindenmuth, Gavin Claborn, Georgia Lindenmuth, Jack Claborn and Rylie Claborn. Also here to cherish her memory are sisters-in-law Bonnie Brown, Mary Davis (C.R.), Connie Claborn, her beloved nieces, nephews and many friends.
She was met in Heaven by her husband, J.W., son Johnny, her parents Riley and Virgie James, brother Allen James (Joyce) and sister Martha Bartlett (Delmon). Also there to welcome her were her parents-in-law John and Velma Claborn, sisters-in-law Willene Hemphill (J.C.), Emma Zielke (Larry), Peggy Crenshaw and brother-in-law Bob Brown.
Even though she will be deeply missed, it is a true blessing to know she has begun a glorious new life with a completely restored mind and body.
We would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Altus Hospice and the staff and sitters at Windchime at the Village for their exceptional care.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.
Visitation: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home. Funeral Service: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 am at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, Marble Falls, TX Burial immediately following at Marble Falls City Cemetery.
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