Betty Ruth Harman

Betty Ruth Harman, aged 92, of Tomball, Texas went to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2025. She was born April 7, 1932, in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Opal Wilson and Lloyd L. Gibson, Sr. She shared her young life with two older brothers, Lloyd and Verne and an older sister named Peggy. When she was sixteen her youngest sibling, Sharon, was born.

She was a homemaker and helpmate to husband Oswall Harman, assisting in his bookkeeping business. Additionally, she worked at Lee College Library helping students with research projects. She then worked at Highlands Elementary as a library assistant.

With a desire and ambition for a college education, she at the age of 41, became a student at Lee Junior College, graduating with high honors. Six years later she graduated from Sam Houston University magna cum laude with a library science degree. She served as librarian at Crosby High School, finishing her career at Sterling High School.

Betty Harman’s love of books led her to write them. Her favorite genre was historical fiction for intermediate aged children. She was even talking about a new story line in her last days. She was also involved in quilting, gardening, and playing the harmonica.

Her greatest joy was the church and people. Throughout her life, she was pouring the wisdom and practicality of Bible truths into children and adolescents. Everywhere she went she collected people that became lifelong friends. She generously hosted gatherings in her home. She leaves behind many friends from Northside Baptist Church in Highlands, and Graceview Baptist Church in Tomball.

Betty Harman was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Lloyd Gibson, Sr., four siblings: Lloyd Gibson, Jr., Peggy Tieman, Laverne Gibson, and Sharon Gibson. She is survived by her daughters: Cassie Johnson and her husband Alan, Cindy Leihkauff and her husband Ken, Cherry Stewart and her husband Dennis. Betty also claimed her niece Frances Bradford, married to Jim Bradford, as one of her daughters. She is survived by five granddaughters: Heidi, Cynthia, Bethany, Laura, and Emily; six great-grandchildren: Richard, Audrey, C.J., Levi, Rosabella, and Eli; plus, many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, February 22 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Northside Baptist Church, 317 Barbers Hill Rd, Highlands, Texas, 77562. The memorial service will begin at 10:30.