Betty graduated from South Park High School in Beaumont. She was married to Herbert (Herb) D. Barrington on February 18, 1949.
Betty had a career in banking with First National Beaumont and also worked in insurance and as a church secretary. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and had a passion for floral design, catering, gardening, organizing, genealogy, travel, and cooking. Betty catered one of the first large galas at NASA, but her church friends probably remember her crowning achievement to be the Tacky Party Funtastic at the church.
Betty was a member at Spring Memorial Baptist/Founders Baptist Church in Spring for over 40 years.
She was loved by all and provided countless memories to so many. She was multi-talented and creative with endless energy. She had the original “git ‘r done” attitude. Friends from church recently described her as “motivator, friend, and advisor”, “always with love and purpose”, “an amazing friend”, and “none other like her…one in a million”. One stated, “Her wit, intelligence, generosity, and love for the Lord and His people made a wonderful impact wherever she served”.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. Barrington, and her son, Rhett Carter Barrington. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Wendy Barrington of Houston, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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