Betty Sue Davis

Born in Houston, Texas, Betty’s early years were marked by frequent moves across the country as her stepfather worked in the oilfields. These constant relocations, sometimes multiple times in a school year, shaped her quiet and thoughtful nature. However, she found a sense of stability and lifelong friendships during the years she spent in Ingleside, Texas—memories she cherished deeply.

Betty dreamed of becoming a history teacher, but after graduating from high school in Lake Charles, Louisiana, she followed a different path, embracing marriage and motherhood. In 1965, she returned to her birthplace of Houston, where she later navigated life as a single mother after her divorce in 1975. With strength and resilience, she built a career at Southwestern Bell Telephone, where she worked for over 20 years, moving from an operator to a reports clerk before retiring.

In her later years, Betty enjoyed life’s simple pleasures—immersing herself in books, taking drives through the countryside or exploring the energy of the city, and sharing meals at her favorite restaurants, including Texas Roadhouse, Alicia’s, and Mezzanotte. A woman of quiet strength and gentle humor, she also found joy in staying connected with friends and family on Facebook.

Betty is preceded in death by her mother, Emma Jean Tiller; father, Homer Jeptha Beaty; and half-brother, H. Hogan Beaty. She is survived by her half-sister, Bobbie J. Corcoran; half-brother, Thomas C. Beaty; her children, Virginia J. “Jenny” Hyman, Watson R. Davis, Jr., and Melody R. Davis; and her beloved grandchildren, Ballie D. Sykora and Dustin M. Hyman.

Honoring her wishes, a private funeral will be held. However, friends, colleagues, and loved ones are invited to celebrate Betty’s life by sharing their memories in the guestbook.