Betty Lou DeLeon

Betty Lou De Leon was born October 3rd, 1944 to John C. and Betty Lou Magona in Greenville, Texas. She gained her wings August 27th, 2021. She lived in Greenville most of her childhood life where she loved to run and play on dirt roads barefoot!

In 1960 she met the love of her life, Joe R. De Leon and married soon after. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 15th, 2021 along with all of their daughters, Elisa Magona Vargas; Maria De Jesus De Leon; Maria Melinda De Leon; Maria Minnie Torres and Noemi Josett De Leon.

Betty loved music and dancing, that is how she met her love. She also loved vacationing while sipping on margaritas. At home she loved gardening and all colors of flowers. She enjoyed shopping with anyone that would take her. She always looked forward to the State Fair of Texas because that meant the holidays were soon to come. She especially loved decorating, prepping and cooking for the holidays.

Betty was a homemaker most of her life and dedicated to raising all of her grandkids as well as many other babies who called her NaNa or Grandma Betty.

Betty was known for opening her home and heart to anyone in need. Everyone knew if they needed a place to stay, all they had to do was ask. She also fed anyone from the neighborhood, some would come by and ask for their sandwich and some would bring her a plate to fill, she would never say no.

Betty is proceeded in death by her father John Castillo Magona; mother Betty Lou Zuniga; mother-in-law Maria De Jesus De Leon; brother John C Magona Jr.; sister Patsy Ruth Lavender; brother Ernest Zuniga Jr.; & Sister Ernestine Molina.

Betty is survived by her husband, 5 daughters and 5 sons-in-laws; adopted son Gilbert Alvarado, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Gloria Alcantar and Irene Palomo along with many nieces and nephews that she loved very much.

Betty wanted all of her family to stay close to each other. Her favorite quote was “Life goes on.”

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytongonzalez.com for the DeLeon family.