Bettie Taylor

Bettie Taylor was born on June 19, 1943, in Baytown, Texas to the late Ivan R. Arnett of Round Rock, Texas and the late Marie Hayes of Barbers Hill, Texas. She grew up in Mont Belvieu, lived in Houston for many years, and later moved to Katy. She married her beloved spouse of 47 years, Donald L. Taylor, on September 2, 1967.

She attended Sam Houston State University, graduating in only 3 years with a BBA degree in Accounting, the first woman there to earn that degree. She began her career at Zapata Offshore Drilling and then continued at Shell Oil. She retired from Southwestern Bell in 1992, having worked there for 18 years.

Bettie and Don always loved to travel, particularly in their retirement. They traveled all over the United States and to many European countries, plus Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the Caribbean; but her favorite destinations were easily Bermuda, the Grand Canyon and the Redwood Forest.

Bettie went to be with the Lord on the 4th of May, 2015. She will always be remembered as being a loving, thoughtful, and kind mom, sister, aunt and friend.

She is survived by her loving husband, Don, and thier son, Dr. Chad Benjamin Taylor; her step-mother Ann Arnett; sisters, Bobbie Ruth McBrayer, Nancy McNabb and Walter Jenkins, and Robyne Carroll and husband Tim; brother, Glynn Jackson; sister-in-law, Sylvia Taylor; aunts, Sylvia Avant and husband Arnold, Joyce Barclay and husband Maurice, and Joy Onstott and husband Delbert; nieces and nephews, Christianne Gentile and husband Scott Patrick, Cassandra McBrayer, Cher McBrayer, Mandi Alexandra Nehring and husband Karl, Tamara Ross and husband Craig, Tom McNabb, Tim McNabb and wife Sarah, Tanya Fernandez and husband Herman, Lauryn Filip and husband Kevin, Joseph Carroll, Paula Jean Evans, Melissa Evans, Richard Evans and wife Gwain, Robert Taylor and wife Leslie, Sally Taylor, Nancy White, Mike Taylor, Suzanne Taylor and wife Julie Rieger, Jane-Ellen George and husband Biju; and many great-nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the wonderful care provided her by her oncologists, caregivers and staff at M.D. Anderson Hospital. In particular, she would like to recognize her gynecology oncologist of many years, Dr Edwards, for his care.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Bettie Taylor will be held on the 9th of May, 2015, at 10:30 AM at St Peter’s United Methodist Church at 20775 Kingsland Blvd, Katy, TX.

Immediately following, the family would like to invite all of you to join us at our house for lunch and a celebration of her life.

1907 Emerald Ct

Houston, TX 77094

My Mom has made a special request regarding flowers. Our family requests that no flowers be sent, but instead choose from one of the following charities to make a donation in her name. These were favorites of Mom's...

Brookwood is a community that specializes in helping adults with special needs. Mom frequented their cafe, but she was particularly fond of shopping there. Go figure! Please be sure to mention her name when completing the online donation process using this link...

Brookwood Community

... or you can mail a check directly to...

The Brookwood Community

1752 FM 1489

Brookshire, TX 77423

Attn: Memorial Donations

They have asked that you notate checks or attach notes specifying that the donations are in memory of Bettie Taylor.

Bettie and Don always believed in helping the community by feeding the families of Houston. Throughout the years, they have been proud donors to the Houston Food Bank. She made a special request that her friends also support this charity in her honor. You may use this link...

Houston Food Bank

Thank you all for all of your support in this time. My Mom loved her life, and she certainly lived it up. She will be missed deeply, but she would want us to spend our energy holding each other and caring for those less fortunate.

We love you all,

The Taylor Family