OBITUARY
Betty Jo Anderson
January 8, 1949 – September 18, 2013
Funeral services for Betty Jo Anderson, 64, will be Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 1:30pm at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. Rev. Jimmy Towers will officiate. Graveside service will follow at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Mrs. Anderson passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at her home in Killeen, Texas.
Betty was born January 8, 1949, in Georgetown, Texas to John Daniel and Nona Irene (Carroll) Goad.
Betty was a member of Lifeway Fellowship Church where she enjoyed being a Pre-school Minister for 15 years and for 12 years prior to that, was a Pre-school Minister at First Baptist Church.
A grandson, Daniel John Mercer preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Dale Anderson of Killeen; daughters; Teresa Jo Duerr of Oregon, and Tammy Jo Williams of Washington; four grandchildren; David Duerr, Brittany Duerr, Bradley Duerr and Tera Jo Williams.
The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home.
Please share condolences with the Anderson family by visiting www.crawfordbowers.org
Services
- Visitation Tuesday, September 24, 2013
- Funeral Service Wednesday, September 25, 2013
REMEMBERING
Betty Jo Anderson
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RECEIVE UPDATESSandy Freeman
September 27, 2013
My friend it was so hard saying goodbye yesterday but I know I will see you again one day! I will miss our long talks and all the encouragement that you have given me over the years. You have touched so many lives and though you may be gone from this earth you will not be forgotten as you will live in the hearts of all of us that you have touched and those of us that loved you!
David Huff
September 25, 2013
Betty, I will miss your smile and cheerful attitude.
September 24, 2013
We will miss you Betty and all that you did for our children in Sunday School. You have blessed our lives. I know that you are in heaven with lots of little children around you and your ministry will go on there. Jesus needed you there.
Martha and Gary Highfill
Wanda Laws
September 23, 2013
You were such an important part of growing up. I'll always cherish our teen years together. You have always been an inspiration for me. I'm so glad I got to see you one last time. Till we meet again my friend. I'll always love you Betty Jo.
Nicholas Buechi
September 23, 2013
Ms. Betty you were and are a big part of our family. Thank you for loving our girls and teaching them to love Jesus. And thank you for encouraging and believing in us as parents. Your legacy will not be forgotten. Can't wait to see you again.
Alisa King
September 22, 2013
Lots of childhood memories include you in the story, Betty. Dance on those streets of gold!!!
Tina VanHook
September 22, 2013
We were so blessed by Mrs. Betty when we attended Lifeway. She made an imprint on our lives we will never forget!
Gina Smith
September 22, 2013
We will always appreciate the love and care you gave to us and our children. Your caring spirit was a gift to us all.
Daniel Sellers
September 22, 2013
You were a light in my life that shined brightly and will never goo out you treated me like a son and were like a mom to me and the times we spent in Gods word and prayer shine on forever a candle that once God lit never goes out
The Krieger's
September 22, 2013
Ms. Betty~
We are forever grateful that you became a part of our lives. Please know you are loved. Give DJ a hug from us! RIP.
xoxo
Tera Jo Williams
September 21, 2013
I love you so much, you will always be in my heart
Rob Williams
September 21, 2013
I love you mom, you were a huge inspiration to me over the years, you will forever be with us.
Virginia Williams
September 21, 2013
I feel so blessed Betty, that I got to meet you while you were on your journey on earth... I will see you "on the other side"...You will always have a special place in my heart... Love, Virginia...and Dave too:)
Stephanie Garrett
September 20, 2013
Thank you for showing the love of Jesus to all of the countless children and parents. I will always remember your sweet caring spirit.
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