Mom always looked out for her family and friends.  She protected us, watched over us and loved us unconditionally – though sometimes we didn’t deserve it.  Recently I was going through her desk and found a few things that I didn’t know – but weren’t surprising.  She sent off one of those DNA ancestry tests and I found the results which showed she was 99% Angel – because you know that nobody is perfect.  OK, maybe I rounded up a bit but I think we can give it to her today without much argument.  To us that’s what she was – an Angel on Earth.

Now let’s talk about that 1%.  Mom was also our disciplinarian.  On the many times we would cause trouble, she would dole out the punishment.  Our poor trees in the backyard were bare from so many trips to them to “get a switch”.  Sometimes we were even graduated to the belt of her choice.  And although it wasn’t pleasant, we preferred getting our punishment from her.  What we didn’t want to hear her say was “Wait till your Dad gets home” or “I’m gonna tell your Dad”.  She raised us the best she could and hopefully we honor her today with the people that we have become.

Mom even looked out for her friends and neighbors.  I found several letters that she had written and she didn’t play around.  She wrote one to the District Attorney about a friend who was being mistreated and wanted to make sure he was aware of the situation since she may not have reported it.  Another letter was to a detective at the police department with some observations about the health of a neighbor.  She gave several details and offered her help if they wanted to “open a case” on his death.

Only Mom could keep Dad waiting but we knew it wouldn’t be long because she missed him so much.  Now they are together again and that gives us comfort.  Our Angel on Earth is now an Angel in Heaven – still watching out for us.  Love you Mom.

Dear English Family,

My heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Last year I also lost my mother, Joy Hudson and at that time you sent love and support to me. I always thought  Aunt Betty was very nice and funny and she will be missed.  

Love, Sylvia

When me,my mom (Kathlyn) my brother and Betty took a trip to New Mexico to surprise my grandma(Lynn)
In this picture she is with my grandma(Lynn) and me when I was a baby,she always helped my mom name me

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Betty L. English

April 11, 1943 – August 25, 2018

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