Bette was born in Independence, Kansas to Elzey and Alice Greer.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 68 years, Max Stines; sisters, Mildred Gilbert, Wilma Scott and Irene Mercer; oldest son, Donald; and granddaughter, Wendy.
She is survived by her sons: Phil, his wife Marcia, Randall, his wife Kerri; and 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many other extended family members.
Bette would describe her greatest accomplishment as loving and nurturing her family, and her favorite time was spent at the many family gatherings held throughout her life.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 4:00 PM at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home in Grand Prairie, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dallas Fort Worth National Veterans Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.