Betty Sue Pointer

Betty Sue (Teague) Pointer, 84, died November 10, 2016 in Abilene, Texas. Betty Sue was born October 15, 1932 in Knox City to Jessie (Thompson) and Loyce Teague. She married Luke Pointer on October 12, 1957 in Abilene, Texas. Betty worked for Sun Supply, El Paso National Gas Co, Batjer Claim Service and Employers Insurance Co. for over 30 years and after 10 years at Hendrick Medical Center, she retired in 2004. She was a long time member of Epworth Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, L. C. Teague; husband, Luke Pointer; daughter, Denise Mills; and grandson, Tanner Cole Pointer. Survivors include daughter, Cathy Crippen and husband, David; son, Mike Pointer and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Cali Hellums and husband, Kaleb, Lindsey Kerns and husband, Mike, Tiffany Burch and husband, Steve, Justin Mills and wife, Randi, Jake Mills and wife, Erin, and Cody Mills and wife, Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Greyson Grieshaber-Tolson, Keirstan Mills, Rylee and Faith Mills, Kennedi, Joshua and Hannah Mills, Cameron, Caleb, Claire and Camille Burch, and Natalie and Mathew Mills.

Betty is at peace now and in the presence of those who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival. She is gone from Earth BUT not from our hearts. She was an example of how to raise a family to know that they were ALL loved and that they always had a “Safe Haven” at her home. She did her best to attend everything that her grandkids were involved in up until the time she became ill. She was always interested in what was going on in our lives, even to the point of knowing who all our friends were. She was a great source of advice when we needed it and was continuously our champion in times of need. She is not really gone, because all the traditions she has instilled in our lives will continue on through her children, grandchildren and their children. She taught us to put others first, work hard, not to speak unkindly of others and love your family with all your heart.

Sleep peacefully sweet lady, you have taught us well.