Betty B. Davenport

Elizabeth Gertrude (known as Betty) Davenport was born May 31, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was 94 years young at the time of her passing on August 17, 2020. She was a resident at Treemont Retirement Community where she lived the last 6 years of her life.

Betty was an only child to Gertrude Klitz Berringer & George Robert Berringer that were in the real estate/insurance business. She enjoyed her mother’s siblings (aunts & uncles), the country club and a cottage on a river in her early life/childhood.

As an adult, she graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a teaching degree. She married William (Bill) Harvey Davenport from Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. She had two children, Deborah (Lynn) Stewart and Robert (Bobby) William Davenport. She was a fulltime housewife, raising her children. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bridge with friends, having parties and was an active member in the Shrine. She was a member of Eastern Star. After the passing of her husband in 1979, Betty continued to live in her home of 52 years and did some substitute teaching at Condit Elementary up until her 80’s. She had several significant others during this time, but one in particular held a special place in her heart, Oscar (known by most, as Swede) Segerland who she was with for twelve years until his passing in 2013.

After breaking a hip in 2014, Betty sold her home and moved to Treemont Retirement Community and from day one, she was an active resident at Treemont. She was known by many and she was never a stranger to anyone. She was on the Board for a number of years and was known around the Treemont Community as one of the “Golden Girls”. Betty was a true socialite and enjoyed being around people.

Betty is survived by her two children and their spouses, Lynn & Phil Stewart and Bobby & Laura Davenport, four grandchildren, Dr. William Warren (Billy) Stewart, Elizabeth Lorene (Beth) Stewart, Courtney Erin Davenport & Megan Elise Bradford. She has four great-grandchildren, Berkley & Embry Stewart, Jonathan Stewart & Cheyenne Bradford. Her family, grandchildren & great-grandchildren where her pride and joy.

Betty lived a rich, joyful & blessed life. She will be missed.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, September 1, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m at Forest Park Westheimer, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. followed immediately with a graveside service at Forest Park Westheimer, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077