Betty G Hartman

Betty was born on December 10, 1932, to parents Henry Leon Gossum and Maydene Mullins in Wingo, Kentucky. She was raised in the Enon Baptist Church in Wingo. She went to school in Wingo and graduated in 1951. She worked for Southwestern Bell in Kentucky until moving to Houston in June of 1971. She retired from AT&T. A few years after retirement she went to work for Sam’s Club in Houston and later retired from there at age 81. While living in Houston, she was a member of Champion Forest Baptist Church. There she was a part of the choir and loved being in the Easter and Christmas pageants.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Maydene Gossum, her husband Bob Hartman, sisters Vanda Hutchins, Barbara King, and Hannah Gream.

Betty is survived by her son, Frank Austin and wife Rhonda; Stepson David Sisk; grandson Chad Austin and wife Beth, grandson Casey Austin and wife Katheryn, great grandchildren, Karsyn Austin, Luke Austin, and Teagyn Austin. Also surviving Betty are her siblings, Robert Homer Gossum, Randy Gossum, and Cedella Knight, and many nieces and nephews.

Betty was such a sweet and loving person. She loved her family dearly.

A Committal Service will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77077, US, on October 15, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.