She passed away after a short battle with cancer on September 16, 2020. Betty was 84 years young.
She was married to the late Leonard B. Simmons for 41 years. Her faith was Baptist.
She is survived by her children: Daughter- Vicky McElvany and husband Larry
Son - Rodney Simmons
Daughter - Rhonda Steger.
Four grandsons: Chad McElvany, Wade McElvany, Luke Steger and Max Steger
Six great-grandchildren: Walker, Aubree, Benjamin, Adisyn, Everett, Maddyx and one on the way.
Betty was the youngest of five children and the last of her family generation.
Visitation will be Sunday September 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home on 7100 Crowley Road in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral Service will be Monday September 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mother was a devoted housewife, a dedicated mom, a wonderful caregiver and our best friend. She loved to cook and was always ready to serve a meal along with a sweet glass of ice tea. Her favorite flower was the Iris. She loved to garden and work in her yard.
She at one time was known as the Bird Lady in South Fort Worth, where she took care of a colony of monk parrots. She was on the National Tour of Bird Watchers. She also made an episode on National Geographic and the local news covered her on several stories.
She will be missed by her loved ones and friends; she was truly a family treasure. Her favorite words were “I love you the mostest”.
