Betty Jean Nirider Stephens was born in Houston, Texas, on September 7, 1928. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was a cherished mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was welcomed into Heaven by her loving parents, Paul and Hazel Nirider; her devoted husband, Jim; sons, William and Bobby; and brother, Jim (“Sonny Boy”).
Betty’s greatest love in her life was the family she created with her husband, Jim. As the matriarch of her family, her home was always filled with love, warmth, humor, and a caring spirit where all were welcomed to gather and celebrate holidays and life events. She was an avid reader and a talented quilter. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and loved birds, especially cardinals and hummingbirds. She also loved to listen to music and to spend quiet time in prayer with the Lord.
Betty is survived by and will be greatly missed by her children, David; Rob (and wife, Suzanne); Greg (and wife, Kay); Rebecca (and husband, David Bowers); Jeff (and wife, Karen); and Mike; and their children and grandchildren; and her sisters, Jeanette and Emma, and their families. She will also be truly missed by so many close friends.
Betty’s family would like to express their extreme gratitude to her caregivers, doctors, Blue Star Hospice, and family members who so lovingly looked after her.
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