Bette was a Christian by Faith which led her to be a founding member of Lakeside Baptist church in Canton, TX. She enjoyed playing Bridge, and was known to teach it to her friends and family. She was a fun woman with a spunky personality. Bette's grandchildren and great-grandchildren lovingly called her Mimi.
Bette is preceded in death by: her parents, B.Y. and Jeanette Fletcher; her husband, John Tom "Myrt" Baker; the father of her children, John Vernon Harwood, Jr.; and her brother, Johnny Fletcher.
She is survived by: her sons, David Harwood (wife Dayna) of Tyler, TX and Mike Harwood (wife Morganna) of Fort Worth, TX; 5 grandchildren; a bushel and a peck of great-grandchildren; and her brother, Steve Fletcher (wife Susan) of Mexia, TX.
A Funeral Service for Bette will be held on May 2, 2026, at 11:00 am at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, TX. Visitation will be an hour prior at 10:00 am.
