Betty was born in Houston, Texas, the youngest of three siblings, nearly a generation younger. Raised in West-U, Betty would attend Westbury High School, where as a member of the Rebelettes, she would perform in the brand-new Astrodome. After flirting with becoming a teacher, she settled on accounting, and attended Sam Houston State University, though her heart was always with Texas A&M. There, she met, and later married, Bob Aman, a history teacher and volunteer firefighter. They would later have a son, Bill Aman.
She would spend most of her career in the oil business, doing accounting for the likes of Gulf Oil and Tor Drilling, though she did take a step back to smaller jobs, as it allowed her more opportunities to be a wife, mother, and friend. She also was a member of the Spring Volunteer Fire Department, where she did rehab to keep the firefighters in top form.
Her greatest impact was that of a friend. She became the unofficial sister to many, and as she got older, she grew into newer roles. For some she was Aunt Betty, for others she was a foster mother or grandmother, and most times, simply Miss Betty. Betty was always beloved by the children of North Spring, and would always have a crowd of little ones around her when she would sit out front or walk her faithful dog Sadie. She was truly a friend to anyone who met her – adults, children, and animals alike. She cultivated friendships around the world, from Norway to Japan.
Betty was known for her passion for raising butterflies, hatching hundreds of monarchs a year. She would also give to charities if she could, such as Doctors Without Borders. She loved Colorado, England, and most of all, Texas, though she preferred the cities to small town life.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Bob Aman, and her parents Bob and Maureen Bower. She is survived by her son Bill Aman, brothers Bobby and Ronnie Bower, sisters-in-law JoAnn and Peggy Bower, cousin Gary Williams, and many nieces of nephews. She also leaves behind unofficial family members like Joey McCormick, Crystal Hart-Majors, Kelsea Robbins, Roseann Johnson, and countless friends, lifelong, and new. Her passing is a loss to the community, but her works and love will live on in her absence.
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