Betty Faye Beavers

Betty Faye Lawlis Beavers, 84, formerly of Lubbock, passed away February 20, 2016, at her home in Austin after a lengthy illness. Now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Joe Beavers, son Clifford Ray and daughter Barbara Dianne. Betty was born January 31, 1932, at Lawlis Flats near Sylvester, Texas, to Ruby F. Gibson Lawlis and Palmer W. “Doc” Lawlis.

She married Joe F. Beavers of Hamlin in 1947. They lived briefly in Tokio, Texas and then moved to Lubbock about 1950 where they owned and operated a ditching business and mobile home park. They were long-time members of Redbud Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her baby daughter Barbara in 1952, son Clifford in 1986, husband Joe in 1992, and sister Peggy Gilley in 1995.

Betty was a homemaker and activist for mental health/retardation issues and testified before state legislative committees on behalf of the Lubbock State School, where she often volunteered. She deeply loved her family, especially her three grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Beavers, Jerel Murrah, Patrick Highbaugh, Phil Woods, Mark Gibson, and Dwain Lane. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Lynskey, Mark Kovalcik, Perry Lynskey Jr., Jeff Lynskey and Marcus Kovalcik. Officiating will be Rev. Jeff Sedberry of Aspermont.

She is survived by her son, Dr. Guy R. Beavers and wife Donna of Austin; three grandchildren, Kali Beavers Highbaugh and husband Patrick of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Krista Beavers and Tyler Beavers of Austin; two sisters, Pam Gibson of Lubbock and Joy Holcomb of Big Spring; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.